Poetry for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe: Volume 3

Poetry for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe: Volume 3

Brod Bagert (Editor), Carolynn Cobleigh (Illustrator)
$8.99
Publication Date: March 1st, 2008
Publisher:
Union Square Kids
ISBN:
9781402754722
Pages:
48

Description

The creator of unforgettable tales of horror that remain classics to this day, Edgar Allan Poe may be best-known as a nineteenth-century short-story writer, but he was also a great poet who composed verses that expressed his emotions and feelings. More than twenty of his poems are brought to a new generation of readers with colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand notes that will encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of a great talent. Selections include the famous, spine-tingling "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee.

About the Author

Brod Bagert has written 15 books of poetry, including poems for children to perform, such as Let Me Be the Boss; Elephant Games; and Chicken Socks (1993). Brod tours 30 weeks of the year to entertain audiences with poetry, and has visited Asia, Europe, and South America. When not touring, he lives in New Orleans with his wife and four children.Carolynn Cobleigh received her degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in 1990. She lives in New York City.

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