Writing for the Common Good
"The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge." It would be that opening line that would influence my life. I was in 8th grade literature class and we were reading and learning about Edgar Allan Poe's short story The Cask of Amontillado.... Continue Reading →
“Lord help my poor soul” (alleged last words of Edgar Allan Poe). Yesterday (10/7) marked the 173 year anniversary of Poe’s death. He has shaped my life in many ways. It’s because of him I fell in love with the study of literature and focused on it in college. May his writings continue to live... Continue Reading →
October 7, 1849: Edgar Allan Poe dies. My favorite authors since I was in 6th grade. Years ago I was able to visit his grave 🖤 the king of horror to me and I will be reading his work tonight in honor of his life and Halloween.
Caroline Evans 