Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe: 'Toaster' is a no-show for 202nd birthday

Wednesday (Jan. 19) marks the 202nd anniversary of legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe's birth.

Poe is buried in a Baltimore cemetery, where for 60 years an anonymous visitor has left roses and cognac at his tombstone -- apparently so that he can celebrate his special day from six feet under.

Sadly, the gift-bearing "Poe Toaster" did not show up for the second year in a row. ( Readmore... )

Edgar Allan Poe anniversary: How much do you know about his work? Take our quiz.

Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's most celebrated poets, was born 202 years ago today. How well do you know Poe’s writing? Here are 8 questions.

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Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday: Weirdest, Worst And Most Wicked Pop Culture References (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Today we celebrate what would be Edgar Allan Poe's 202nd birthday. The American writer is best known for his creepy tales and haunting poems, including the iconic "The Raven." Since his death in 1849, the author's work has crept into pop culture at every turn: from movie adaptations to song lyric references, Poe can be found everywhere. ( Readmore... )

Edgar Allan Poe and the World of Astronomy

I’ve read my share of short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, but I was nonetheless intrigued by a caption in an article in the latest Smithsonian special issue, Mysteries of the Universe. It read: “The hollow Earth theory inspired authors from Edgar Rice Burroughs to Edgar Allan Poe.

” I knew that Poe, like many writers, drew from the world around him. But it wasn’t until I started reading up on Poe’s scientific interests that I realized how far they went. ( Readmore... )

Hump Day Robot: Miley Cyrus, Alex Lambert, Edgar Allan Poe

Miley Cyrus and the Hannah Montana finale, Alex Lambert of American Idol not homeless and Happy Birthday Edgar Allan Poe.

Miley Cyrus set a record Sunday night when her Hannah Montana finale aired on Disney. Former American Idol contestant Alex Lambert is not homeless, despite some reports. We also want to say Happy Birthday to Edgar Allan Poe who turns a whopping 202 today. ( Readmore... )

The Mystery Writers of America announce Edgar Awards nominees

The Mystery Writers of America announced the nominees for its 2011 Edgar Awards on Wednesday, the anniversary of namesake Edgar Allan Poe's birth.

The list of nominees for best novel includes previous Edgar winners Harlan Coben, Laura Lippman, Steve Hamilton and Tana French as well as Timothy Hallinan, who's previously been nominated for an Edgar, and Tom Franklin, who teaches creative writing at the University of Mississippi and has crossed over into mystery from literary fiction. ( Readmore... )

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