January 20, 2009
Today is Edgar Allan Poe's 200th birthday.
The day has already been marked in traditional manner by the appearance of three red roses and half a bottle of cognac on the great man's grave, courtesy of the mysterious Poe Toaster. To celebrate, you could check out this excellent slideshow of his works and letters done by the New York Times; or check out his complete works on this site, complete with handy list of unusual words.
Or let our very own Underpants Monster be your guide to some quality Poe-related YouTube moments-- including her good self reading Spirits Of The Dead. Brava!
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Bravissima!
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Timely advice... Epigram for Wall Street I'll tell you a plan for gaining wealth, Better than banking, trade or leases — Take a bank note and fold it up, And then you will find your money in creases! This wonderful plan, without danger or loss, Keeps your cash in your hands, where nothing can trouble it; And every time that you fold it across, 'Tis as plain as the light of the day that you double it!
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He doesn't look a day over 183.
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IT IS THE BEATING OF HIS HIDEOUS HEART!!!!