Poe on Stage

Edgar Allan Poe's problems seem to follow him into the 21st century.  Here we see he can't even play himself in a low budget film.   GO HERE

In truth, biographers have commented on his well received and  successful stage presence at readings.  In the summer heat in Richmond, 1849, Poe gave a lecture on his "The Poetic Principle" followed by a reading of "The Raven" to a full house.  One biographer notes that "the reviews were superlative."  There was one exception.  John Daniel wrote of Poe's "sing song" delivery.  It might be mentioned that Daniel and Poe almost fought a duel a year earlier.  Poetry wasn't patty-cake back in those days.

A query:  Guess how much money Poe made on his poem, "The Raven."

Poe's Undiscovered Nursery Rhyme--What a Softie.

While there is plenty in Poe's works to get down and dark with, let's start the conversation on a lighter note.

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Poe's work has been lampooned, mocked, spoofed and ridiculed over the centuries. But Poe lives on . . . from the grave onto the page.  The  tell-tale heart of his poetry and prose beats on.  For more on Poe and graves,
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