Boise State University
11/04/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 12:01
Olsen-Smith shares about Edgar Allan Poe for Boise State Public Radio
Steven Olsen-Smith
On Oct. 31, Boise State Public Radio's Idaho Matters aired an interview with Professor Steven Olsen-Smith of the Department of English Literature on "The Dark History of Edgar Allan Poe."
Boise State Public Radio shares: "As people prepare for an evening of candy and frights, we thought we'd help set the mood with a look at one of America's most dark and melancholic writers, Edgar Allan Poe. Known as the 'father of horror,' Poe's work not only evoked dread but also helped to pave the way for detective fiction, leaving a lasting impact on today's popular culture. Steven Olsen-Smith is a professor of English Literature, and he joined Idaho Matters for a look into this important figure's life."