Edgar Allan Poe

Poe's Birthday

Host Bob Edwards talks with Jeff Jerome, curator of the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, about the vigil this morning to meet a mysterious visitor who annually drinks a toast at Poe''s grave and leaves his unfinished bottle and three roses.... Listen to the podcasts

Poe

Many think of him as the quintessential author for All Hallow's Eve. Join Talk of the Nation for a look at the world and life of Edgar Allen Poe. His work explores the mysterious and macabre -- out there and within ourselves. Guests include Norman George, actor portraying Edgar Allen Poe in one-man show, Poe Alone; David Keltz, actor portraying Edgar Allen Poe; Helen McKenna, park ranger, Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site in Philadelphia; Jeff Jerome, curator, Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum in Baltimore. Part 1 | Part 2