Wow, this is amazing. Edgar Alan Poe was born 200 years ago this year and he is finally receiving a funeral befitting an author of his stature. Click on the link for an amazing account of his early death and the slight that took place of him. This is just one of many tributes to Poe and his writing planned this year.
Among the tributes, will be a lifelike (or is it deathlike) mock-up of Poe's corpse, which was unearthed in 1865 in order to be moved. This Poe-ish event will even include the "body" lieing in state for 12 hours at the Poe House. Following will be an all night vigil at Westminister's Burying Ground where his body rests. Anyone in attendance will be able to give a tribute to Poe.
The fake remains will be transported by horse-drawn carriage to Poe's actual grave on Sunday morning, where the funeral will be held. It will be fitting of someone of his stature.
Actor John Astin, who played Gomez in the popular Adam's Family series will narrate the events.
Nevermore, will his death be slighted... (I couldn't resist!)
15 years ago
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