In 2001, I was lucky enough to attend a three hour, one man play on the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. “Why was this lucky?” you cry, “Burn in Hell you uncultured ruffian.” I cry, “Get out of my house.” you cry in return. “NEVER” is my retort, but alas, I digress, and I don’t even know what that means.
So, before you so rudely distracted me, I was telling you a story. There was an additional joy to be taken from this experience, as the play was written, directed and performed by Poe expert, Goonie/Hobbit fathering, Nice cool glass of OJ enjoying, Gomez Addams playing legend – John Astin.
Yes indeedey, Astin brought his one man spectacular; Edgar Allan Poe: Once Upon a Midnight round our way that hot, hot July evening. Poe has always been a great love of mine, I hope to study him in greater detail should I succeed in my University applications this year. John Astin shares this affinity, his passion, knowledge and performance ability astounds and bewilders. He is a dead ringer for Poe, which is a great aid, and the Boston twang adds an air of great authenticity.
The Raven, is often quoted, parodied and referenced by twatty goths. This should not detract in any way from your perception of this magnificent work of poetry. So, as we approach Halloween, Samhain & Celtic New Year, take some time to examine one of the true masters of terror, and relish in the otherworldly delights of Edgar Allan Poe.
Oh, all right, for ol’ time’s sake, get your clicky fingers at the ready……………
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