Let’s take a look outside the works of Poe to see which stories he would have enjoyed.
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Book Covers… Anew!
We're all familiar with classic books (hence we call them "classic"). But along with the memorable stories they tell, these books have relatively well-known cover art. We're betting that if you're asked about the cover of Catch 22 or a Salinger novel, you'll have something in mind. For that reason, we at eNotes thought it might be fun…
A Writer’s Haven: 5 Authors’ Writing Spaces Reimagined
As bibliophiles can attest, we are all intrigued by the private lives of our favorite authors, often wondering about the ways that they worked creatively, and especially where they chose to write. For many, the choice was obvious, their office or bedroom - a personal space for reflection and inspiration. At eNotes, we are really interested in embracing creativity and…
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This Week in Poetic History
Just for fun: we're celebrating the lives of three poets that were changed this week in history, many years ago, and examining the curious ways one turn of events can change a legacy. Here are three world-altering events from three years in poetic history... "The Raven" Is Born On this day in 1845, Edgar Allen…
Erudite Frights for All Hallow’s Night: Ten Spine-Tingling Lines from Literature
Here at eNotes, we would NEVER let Halloween pass without a few good scares from the masters of horror! Let's all take a break from the tedious terror of government shutdowns and 404 Errors of the new healthcare law and enjoy some scares that are a lot more fun. 1. “The shortest horror story: The…
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Literary America: Ten Places to Visit for National Author’s Day
Mark your calendars and make some plans! November 1st is National Author's Day. In 1929, the General Federation of Women's Clubs created the day to honor America's writers; in 1949, the day was officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Congress. The resolution states, in part, that "[b]y celebrating author's day as a nation, we…
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Quoth “The Raven”: It’s My Birthday! Poe’s Poem turns 168
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the publication Edgar Allan Poe's classic, creepy poem "The Raven." Although there is some dispute, the first publication of the work is generally attributed to The New York Mirror. The poem made Poe a star, but sadly, not a fortune. In the poem, a raven continuously visits a man who has…
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