WRITTEN ON January 21st, 2009 BY kiwivera AND STORED IN books

the exact date was three days ago but it’s never too late to mention it. edgar allan poe was born 200 years ago. he’s just one of the best writers ever and so this is just a little note to mark the milestone.

also, one of my favourite of poe’s poems, “the raven” (i used to know it all off by heart back when i had the brain of a young person).

first, performed by vincent price:

and also by the simpsons: