About this episode
This episode features Valentine's Day and love poems from Edgar Allan Poe, including readings by British actor Helen Atkinson Wood.
This special Valentine’s Day installment of Poe Theatre on the Air features Valentine’s Day and love poems from Poe — and a lesser known poem to Poe from his wife. We begin with a real treat. British actor and presenter Helen Atkinson Wood is back. Famous for originating the role of Mrs. Miggins on BBC’s Black Adder, Ms. Wood can be heard on previous episodes of Poe Theatre on the Air reciting “The Bells” and “Shadow, a Parable” We’re grateful to have her back, and we hope you enjoy her readings of the poems “A Valentine” and “To Helen.” Poems: · A Valentine · To Helen (version 1) · To Helen (version 2) · Annabel Lee · A Valentine from VC Poe to EA Poe
People in this episode
Guest: Helen Atkinson Wood
Topics covered
- Valentine's Day
- love poems
- Edgar Allan Poe
Keywords
- poetry
- romance
- readings
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Black Adder, Poe Theatre on the Air, The Bells, Shadow, a Parable, A Valentine”, To Helen
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