History of Entertainment: The Essential Edgar Allan Poe

Author and storyteller William Pack presents: The Essential Edgar Allan Poe

In The Essential Edgar Allan Poe, William exhumes the tragic life and remarkable writings of this American genius. This program is a biography lecture and relies heavily on dramatic story readings to bring Poe’s disturbing writing (Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, M. Valdemar) to life. Suitable for adults 18+, registration is required.

Doors open at 4:45pm, presentation will begin promptly at 5:05pm.

*Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not equipped with a ramp for entrance. This event requires the use of a spiral staircase.

Booklist

Edgar Allen Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart

Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

The Annotated Poe