September 28 | 12.30-1.30 pm 
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Poe Park Visitor Center, 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx
Sponsored by the Bronx Historical Society
Lecture
Unlike in Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, we will not organize a Poetry Cycle in New York to follow the steps of Edgar Allan Poe. Instead, Roger McCormack from the Bronx Historical Society will present a lecture on Poe’s years in New York on September 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Drawing from his extensive research, Roger will explore with whom, where, when, why, and how Poe lived in the city. This lecture promises more than just a traditional format; attendees will also experience what it was like to live in Poe’s former home, now known as Poe Cottage, where he resided with his aunt and his wife, Virginia.
Topics:
This inspiring lecture will cover the following intriguiing and informative topics, offering a comprehensive view of Poe’s life and work in New York and deeper understanding of the man behind the literary legend:
– Poe’s Residences in New York
– Poe’s Social and Literary Circles
– Poe’s Writing During His New York Years
– Challenges and Controversies
– Poe’s Influence on New York’s Cultural Scene
Roger McCormack
Roger McCormack, the education coordinator at The Bronx County Historical Society, is in charge of tours of The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage in Fordham.
