06 January 2009, 11:11 pm
Starting this January, Baltimore, Maryland is celebrating one of its most famous former residents. Baltimore includes one of Poe’s former residences and his gravesite as well as many other historical sites related to the great author’s life.
Poe accomplished much in his thirty-nine year life. Edgar Allen Poe became of America’s best known writers. He is known for being the first writer to effectively compose modern detective fiction. Poe is also one of the founders of modern science fiction writing. He is also known for his chilling poems. http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/default_flash.asp
There is a full list of events to celebrate throughout the year here; http://www.nevermore2009.com/events.php
You can also share some of his collected works with your children or friends. http://www.prattlibrary.org/digital/index.aspx?id=180
To sign up for yearlong event bulletins; http://www.nevermore2009.com/contact.php
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