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Community Sep 10, 2019

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Look, you don’t have to be goth to be into Edgar Allan Poe, but it helps. Today, we’re wearing only black, getting deep in our ennui, and talking to ravens because it’s Poe Day! From Poe gifts to pop culture Poe to swiping right on Poe, we’re giving you all the Edgar content you need.

Find all of our Poe Day content here:

2127 days ago

Delirium and Delight: The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Nancy SnyderSep 10, 2019

Enjoy these Edgar Allan Poe poetry selections on Poe Day or any time you want to add some atmosphere to your moody, broody day.

2127 days ago

13 Songs Influenced by Edgar Allan Poe

Melissa BaronSep 10, 2019

Quoth the Raven, "Listen to these songs influenced by Edgar Allan Poe's works." And your soul shall be lifted by this Poe-inspired music!

2127 days ago

12 YA Recommendations Based On Your Favorite Poe Poem

CJ ConnorSep 10, 2019

Fall is coming, and it's time to get spooky! Check out these YA books like Edgar Allan Poe poems and match your favorite with a great read.

2127 days ago

Why Edgar Allan Poe Makes a Cameo in Anya Seton’s DRAGONWYCK

Jessica AverySep 10, 2019

We're taking a close look at the appearance and influence of Edgar Allan Poe in DRAGONWYCK, Anya Seton's classic Gothic romance.

2127 days ago

10 Neo-Gothic YA Novels for Edgar Allan Poe Fans

Sarah S. DavisSep 10, 2019

We've got a roundup of neo-Gothic YA novels that draw on Edgar Allan Poe's legacy to create haunting, atmospheric, and emotional stories.

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2127 days ago

13 Edgar Allan Poe Read-Alikes For The Smallest Ravens

Margaret KingsburySep 10, 2019

These 13 children's books for Edgar Allan Poe fans will leave your children a teeny bit scared, but not too scared for bedtime.

2127 days ago

Roger Corman and Vincent Price’s Edgar Allan Poe Movies

Annika Barranti KleinSep 10, 2019

Get to know the 1960s Corman-Poe Cycle. These Edgar Allan Poe movies were directed by Roger Corman and many starred Vincent Price.

2127 days ago

I’m Poe-pular: Edgar Allan Poe in Popular Culture

Liberty HardySep 10, 2019

Spend Poe Day learning about everyone's favorite mysterious 19th century writer and his long, long life as a reference in popular culture.

2127 days ago

17 Signs That Your Tinder Date Might Be Edgar Allan Poe

Mary Kay McBrayerSep 10, 2019

Hold up! Don't swipe right on the man with the seemingly ironic mustache and poetic profile just yet. Check out this list to make sure it's not Edgar.