About this episode
This episode is the second part of a look at the book “Rot, Riot, and Rebellion” about the initial years of the University of Virginia. The focus is on (naturally) Edgar Allan Poe’s tumultuous times as one of the youngest students - his brillance in studies, as well as his gambling problems. The episode ends with a look at the death of Thomas Jeffersona and the reaction of the student body at the University.
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:59 Entrance of the ghost of Mr. Poe
- 01:48 Background
- 05:00 Paying for classes
- 06:02 Poe’s accomplishments at the University of Virginia
- 9:25 Forced to turn to gambling
- 10:40 Violence on campus
- 15:36 Mr. Jefferson’s illness
- 22:37 Mr. Jefferson’s death
- 26:21 Back to violence
- 27:51 Conclusion
- 28:31 Future episodes
- 29:28 Sources
- 29:43 Outro
- What were some of the initial problems of the University?
- What were Poe’s academic strengths at the University?
- John Allan gave Poe money to pay for how many professors?
- What were some of Poe’s academic achievements?
- Did Poe feel a complete lack of pressure when he was away from John Allan?
- How many students were on the “Sheriff’s list”?
- What said that the University “had descended into a state of “insubordination, lawlessness, and riot.”?
- Why did some of the students feel that they could resort to violence?
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