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Great Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Book
Great Tales & Poems Of
Edgar Allan
Poe

The 2013 Big Read celebrated the featured title, Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, with book discussions, author visits, a Poe re-enactor, film screenings, lectures and a Flash Fiction contest that drew more than 60 teen and adult entries.

About Edgar Allan Poe

Face of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849, was the master of the horror tale. From his best-known works including The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado and The Tell-Tale Heart, Poe's work is guaranteed to deliver shivers.

Poe published his first volume of poetry in the 1820s. He edited a literary magazine in the 1830s, and found success in 1840 with "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" and all his stories up to that point. To cope with his wife's illness and the stress of failing finances, Poe occasionally turned to alcohol.

Hurry Up Horror:

A Flash Fiction Contest

 

See the Winners and Runners-Up ...

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About Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849, was the master of the horror tale. From his best-known works including "The Raven", "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell-Tale Heart", Poe's work is guaranteed to deliver shivers.

Poe published his first volume of poetry in the 1820s. He edited a literary magazine in the 1830s, and found success in 1840 with "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" and all his stories up to that point. To cope with his wife's illness and the stress of failing finances, Poe occasionally turned to alcohol.

Big Read Iron Chef Cook-off

Big Read Iron Chef Cook-off

Friday, April 5, 6 p.m. for all ages at the Park Central Branch Library.

While you're waiting for the Edible Books Festival and dessert, watch the students from Victory Trade School as they compete in our annual Iron Chef Cook-off. Do the words tasty and macabre belong in the same sentence? We'll find out as these chefs battle to be named the winner of this yearly competition

Edible Books Festival

Friday, April 5, 7 p.m. for all ages at the Park Central Branch Library. Kick off the Big Read with our annual Edible Books Festival. Professional bakers will present cakes fashioned after the themes from this year's book, "Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe." The "edible books" will be on display so you can vote for your favorite. We'll announce the winner after 7 p.m. and then we'll eat cake! x

First Firkin Friday

Mother's Brewing Company

Mother's Brewing Company

Friday, April 5, 6 p.m. for adults age 21 and older at Mother's Tasting Room, 215 S. Grant Ave.

Mother's Brewing Company has prepared a special Poe-inspired first brew, or "firkin" to help us kick off the Big Read in style. The firkin will be tapped at 6 p.m. in the tasting room and when it's gone, it's gone. Visit mothersbrewing.com for more details.

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The Big Bleed

The Big Bleed is back, and how a-Poe-priate! Do something good for your community - donate blood and be a partner with the Library and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Donate and get a free Big Bleed T-shirt. For age 16 and older.

April 22-26 at CBCO's two Springfield donor centers:

Visit cbco.org for donation hours.

Monday, April 22

Wednesday, April 24

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