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The Who Was? Podcast
Rachel Carson & Edgar Allen Poe
Sep 7, 2022
Learn about the lives and work of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist writer, and Edgar Allan Poe, the 'nevermore' writer. Topics discussed include Rachel Carson's exposure of harmful pesticides and government regulations, Edgar Allan Poe's ground-breaking detective story, the significance of sleep, and surprising facts about both writers.
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- Rachel Carson's writings raised awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides and contributed to the modern environmental movement.
- Edgar Allan Poe's unique writing style and creation of the detective story greatly influenced the world of literature and inspired future authors.
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Rachel Carson's Early Life and Success
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 and died in 1964. She was a marine biologist, writer, and conservationist. Carson received her master's degree from Johns Hopkins University and won the National Book Award for nonfiction for her book 'The Sea Around Us' in 1952. Her second book, 'The Sea Around Us,' became a bestseller, selling thousands of copies a day and remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for 86 weeks.
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