On October 9, 1849, just two days after Edgar Allan Poe died, the final poem he wrote before his death was released. “Annabel Lee” told the story of a young love cut short. In their youth (I ...

In “Annabel Lee,” Poe again focuses on the death of a young, beautiful woman and this poem is considered the last complete poem that he composed. In this piece, the narrator blends darkness ...

Though Poe lived a nomadic lifestyle in the 1800s, he settled in the Bronx with his ailing wife, Virginia, in 1846. With ...

Looking to rub elbows with apparitions this Halloween? Head to South Carolina and seek out the most famous ghosts of ...

Renowned musician and IU alumnus Dennis James made his yearly Halloween return to the IU Auditorium stage Oct. 17, honoring ...

My Poems and Reflections on Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope,' will be released on April 1, 2025. The book is a 'deeply personal ...

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

The play begins as Poe — who is best known for his poetry and short stories ... dramatic interpretation of Poe’s literature, ‘Annabel Lee,’ ‘The Raven’ and ‘The Tell Tale Heart ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Kevin O’Brien, Drew Mizell and Sara Rae Womack will star in “Nevermore” at Stray Dog Theatre. Mizell will play Poe ...