Tag Archives: Poe

Halloween, Poe, and “The Call of the House of Usher”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin

Happy Halloween! And for wiccans, blessed Samhain! I hope everyone has a fun, special, and safe holiday. What Halloween goodies have I got on the blog for you this year? Well, I’m a busy, busy bee getting ready for an … Continue reading →

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The Founding Fathers (and Mothers) of Horror Literature

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Originally posted on Wednesday, ‎August ‎31, ‎2011, ‏‎5:20:00 PM Great Grandpa Walpole Horace Walpole (1717 – 1797) “Posterity always degenerates till it becomes our ancestors.” – Horace Walpole The horror genre, like it or not, has its roots deeply in … Continue reading →

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My Top 25 Favorite Poems

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Originally posted on April 25, 2011 at 12:28 PM For the sake of other people being able to find them, this list includes only published poems. In my personal exposure to so many local poets, this list would change if … Continue reading →

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10 Must-Read American Poets (& Their 5 Must-Read Poems)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

Originally posted on April 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM (in chronological order) Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) • Concord Hymn • The Rhodora • Each and All • The Snowstorm • Give All To Love Edgar Allan Poe (1809 … Continue reading →

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