Poe's Two Universities

Send us Fan MailThis episode continues looking at Poe’s time at the University of Virginia and compares that period with his time at Fordham University.  This episode concentrates on  Poe’s final days at UVA - especially his debts.What  do Fordham University and the University of Virginia have in common in Poe’s life?Who was the librarian at the University?Which debts did John Allan REFUSE to pay?What did Poe do when he returned to Richmond?What does “The Bells” have to do with Fordham?What did the monks at Forrdham think of Poe?00:00 Intro01:06 Poe andd Fordham University03:34 Examinations at the University of Virginia06:38 Last days at the University14:21 Jeffersons looks back15:53 Arthur Quinn on Poe’s education17:32 Skipping ahead to Fordham18:40 The Bells22:48 Early years at Fordham26:40 Next episode27:12  Sources28:12 OutroSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.