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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe

(Jan. 19, 1809 - Oct. 19, 1849)

Orphaned shortly after he was born, Edgar Poe was adopted by John Allan of Richmond, VA. After being dismissed from West Point for deliberately disobeying orders, he moved in with his aunt and began writing to support himself. He edited several publications while writing his own poetry and fiction. While his works were not a financial success during his lifetime, they were considered a turning point in American literature.

Featured Book and Quizzes

Featured book: Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

This week's quizzes:
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This Week's Birthdays

Benjamin Franklin -- January 17, 1706
Statesman, inventor, and philosopher, hailed by many as "the first true American."
Read more about Benjamin Franklin.
Read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin at BookDaily.

Arthur Ransome -- January 18, 1887
Spy for MI5 who also spent much of his time collecting children's stories.
Read more about Arthur Ransome.
Read Missee Lee: The Swallows and Amazons in the China Seas by Arthur Ransome at BookDaily.

Francis Bacon -- January 22, 1561
Lawyer who later became known for his scientific and philosophical theories.
Read more about Francis Bacon.
Read The Advancement of Learning by Francis Bacon at BookDaily.

Kids' Home Library

Reassuring Picture Books for Frosty Winter Days

Lee Littlewood

Wintertime can drag on for kids, and sometimes it seems dark and cold. These charming picture books add warmth and reassurance on frosty winter days.

"Soup Day" by Melissa Iwai; Henry Holt and Co.; 32 pages; $12.99.

A toasty bowl of soup can warm the ...