December 2, 2009
Washington, DC
In October, the Oak Park Public Library hosted a show by 22 local artists of visual art inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. Here are just a few images from the show, which the library’s Debby Preiser dubbed “one of the most popular exhibits in the Oak Park Public Library Gallery in the past six years.” (Images used with permission of the artists.)
“Edgar Allan Poe” by Frank Marshall
Untitled by Sarah Koten
“Quote the Raven” by Ann Farrell
“Poe” by Steve Fisher
Take a look at the Edgar Allan Poe educational materials on The Big Read website to learn more about this pioneering poet and writer.
the stained glass raven is beautiful
That one by Sarah Koten is amazing.
Maybe it’s called “Nevermore” ?
Emilio
Poe and his works influenced literature in the United States and around the world, as well as in specialized fields, such as cosmology and cryptography. A number of his homes are dedicated museums today…