they both write stories about Horror, death, murder, suspense, Science Fiction, and fantasy fiction. they both suffered from Alcoholism and addictions that affected their writing. they both use the approach of using supernatural beings in their stories. Like talking about death and murder and killing.
Both Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and Stephen King's "On Writing" emphasize the importance of structure and organization in the writing process. Poe advocates for a methodical approach, detailing how he constructs his works with careful planning to achieve a specific emotional effect. Similarly, King stresses the need for a solid framework to guide the narrative, highlighting that a well-organized story enhances clarity and engagement. Ultimately, both texts reflect the belief that effective organization is crucial for successful writing.
Unfortunatly, to this date, its the horror movies. Why? Well, with all the chessy movies such as Friday the 13th, zombie movies, Nightmare on Elm Street, My Bloody Valentine, Jenfiers Body and all the rest... are the reasons why to date all horror movies are cheap excuses to make money. Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King are the people who did (Edgar Allan Poe) and still (Stephen King) make true horror, now, horror these days is just retarded teens getting killed by said to be "scary" killers (Jason Vorhees, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, zombies, etc.) So yeah, this is why horror now a days is just not popular, interesting, scary or successful!
Robert Stattel played Edgar in the 1968 Broadway production of King Lear.
No.
All I know is that Stephen King's Christine the movie, was published in 1983.
Edgar Allan Po and Stephen King
I dont think so but it was used by Stephen King in his novel " The Shining "
Both Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and Stephen King's "On Writing" fall into the genre of literary nonfiction. They both discuss the writing process and provide insights into the craft of writing.
Edgar Allan Poe, one of the founders of modern horror writing, has also influenced Stephen King's writing. It is in human nature to delve into the morbid realms of life, and both Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King do this in their writings. These two men appear to have an oddly similar morose obsession with death, terror, horror, and murder; many of Poe's and King's characters come to an untimely demise. In looking at both Poe's and King's works, one can see how Poe may have influenced King's writing.
Edgar Allen Poe
No, Poe was an ordinary US citizen and the US did not have kings.
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Stephen King is a modern day horror and mystery writer who has acknowledged Edgar Allan Poe's influence on his work. King has praised Poe's storytelling techniques and dark themes as sources of inspiration for his own writing. Poe's influence can be seen in King's psychological horror elements and intricate plot development.
Both Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition" and Stephen King's "On Writing" emphasize the importance of structure and organization in the writing process. Poe advocates for a methodical approach, detailing how he constructs his works with careful planning to achieve a specific emotional effect. Similarly, King stresses the need for a solid framework to guide the narrative, highlighting that a well-organized story enhances clarity and engagement. Ultimately, both texts reflect the belief that effective organization is crucial for successful writing.
Kurt vonnegut, Edgar Allen poe, Stephen king
Edgar Allan Poe's works laid the foundation for the modern detective story and helped popularize the genre of horror fiction. His innovative use of psychological suspense and Gothic elements has influenced countless writers, from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King, shaping the way modern readers engage with themes of fear, madness, and the macabre.
Unfortunatly, to this date, its the horror movies. Why? Well, with all the chessy movies such as Friday the 13th, zombie movies, Nightmare on Elm Street, My Bloody Valentine, Jenfiers Body and all the rest... are the reasons why to date all horror movies are cheap excuses to make money. Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King are the people who did (Edgar Allan Poe) and still (Stephen King) make true horror, now, horror these days is just retarded teens getting killed by said to be "scary" killers (Jason Vorhees, Freddy Krueger, Chucky, zombies, etc.) So yeah, this is why horror now a days is just not popular, interesting, scary or successful!