Happy Birthday, Mr. Poe: It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday

In addition to a historic day for Massachusetts (either because we elect our first female senator or our first centerfold senator), today is a historic day for literature: It's Edgar Allan Poe's 201st birthday. Most often associated with his adopted city of Baltimore, Poe was actually born here, and published his first book of poems here as well. Happy b-day, Mr. P. To celebrate, visit the Poe exhibit at the BPL.