Poe vs Shelley: The Battle of the Literary Heavyweights

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 26, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
  • A library card is not required.

Program Description

Event Details

Edgar Allan Poe returns to the Library with historical company…and some competition! Mary Shelley has arrived on the scene and demands that Poe start sharing the spotlight. American horror vs English Gothic, it's time to see the battle between two literary heavyweights. Both authors will share their lives and greatest triumphs and the audience must decide: who wrote it best?

Disclaimer(s)

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