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Thursday, January 15, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. POE!

Let this post serve as a reminder of the January challenge of Quoth the Raven.  You can find all the details for the "Snow Poe" challenge here.

 January is the month of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday; January 19th, to be exact.  Poe lived from 1809 until late 1849, making him 40 years of age when he died--premature by today's standards.  Yes, I did say "premature!"  Having this thought reminded me almost immediately of Poe's short story entitled, The Premature Burial.  I read this story for the first time in college, but decided to read it again to refresh my recollections of it.  

 It was as horrific as I remembered it to be, but definitely worth the time to read it.  I believe it tells a lot about Poe; more, perhaps, than most of his other works.  The quote I used for my project today will not be unfamiliar to a Poe enthusiast, yet easily absorbed by the new follower.  It is from The Premature Burial and appears on the inside of this card.
"The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague.  Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?"

So, to you, Mr. Poe, a belated Happy Birthday!  I can't help but wonder what he might think, at the age of 206, looking at the efforts of our group today struggling still to understand his work.
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12 comments:

  1. ikeJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    What a marvelous piece :-) Happy Birthday Mr POE - gone but forever worshipped :-D xxxxxxxxxxx

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  2. ionabunnyJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Great card Kay. I'm am trying to get mysellf all poed-up. Why is it a belated birthday if his birthday is the 19th?? May have to dig out the Premature Burial and have a read. Hugz

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Nice bit of history there and lovely card. He was capable of creating great mood and atmosphere in his work, that's for sure. xox

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  4. Kay WallaceJanuary 15, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Only belated in that I could not personally deliver it, Gail! ;-)

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  5. massofhairJanuary 15, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    The more i see of Poe's writings he seems to understand the metaphysical as well as the physical and blends them beautifully. Shall have to try to read something of his, what would you recommend Kay, it will be my first Poe book...

    Gorgeous birthday card, like the swirls embossing folder background very much.

    Huge THANK YOU for all your comments Kay, i always appreciate the time you take to leave your positive vibes and encouraging words, mwah :-) xxx

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  6. TerriJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    A very nice card, Kay. I read that story in school as well and have a book of his works that my son is reading now. I may have to read it again. You have me remembering how much I enjoyed his stories.

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  7. Jackie PNJanuary 16, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Great card- and the signature seals it! Love it Kay! xxoo

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  8. ReneeJanuary 16, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    What a beautiful, clean and simple card. Very classy, I'm sure he would approve. I'm not sure what he would think about all the attention he gets constantly from us mere mortals. :-)

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  9. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Great tribute to Mr. poe, Kay. The more I read about his works, the more I seem to see myself, LOL.

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  10. HelenJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Looking good, Kay. I've added this blog to my 'blog list' and look forward to learning more about Mr Poe.

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  11. Sam & PoppyJanuary 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    Great card Kay xx

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  12. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Ohhh Kay, this is fabulous. You and Mr Poe must have been lovers as you know him so well! Xx. You do know he designed many of the Stampotique stamps, right!! Hugs

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