Wednesday, October 7, 2009

english-major trivia of the day

Fact: Edgar A. Poe died October 7th, 1849.  He is the only American author I ever loved.
(Bonus fact: Poe died in a gutter 26 years after the University of Virginia closed its doors in his face.  COINCIDENCE?)

In celebration of his life and work, I give you Poe reading "The Raven:"



Creepy.

- For "Annabel Lee" (my favorite), click here

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