Greet Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe

Hear a dramatic recital of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poem, The Raven – the perfect work of American art to put you in a spooky mood. With props to enhance the suspenseful, supernatural tone of the poem, Jeffrey Zygmont (a poet himself) delivers the recital with commentary to help you understand and enjoy The Raven’s haunting aspects. He also gives a brief summary of Poe’s life and significance. The program also includes a recital with commentary of Poe’s poem The Bells, plus some poems by Emily Dickinson that enhance the chilling atmosphere.