T he poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe, who was born this month two hundred and sixteen years ago, was famous in his life time, and that fame has only continued to grow. Through his ...

and “The Black Cat” (1843). Still, it was this stylized and rhythmic ballad of 18 six-line stanzas that most resonated with readers, making Poe a household name. “The Raven” tells the tale ...

performers read four of Poe’s most famous works – namely, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Masque of the Red Death,” and “The Black Cat” – while guests enjoy ...