Are you going to miss it? On the occasion of the 175th anniversary of his death, this Saturday, October 26, some of Edgar Allan Poe’s short stories will be read aloud at Bellas Artes. This is a free event where you will listen and learn more about the work of this writer.
The first thing you should know is that this reading aloud will be led by José Carlos Rodríguez, from the National Theater Company, who will read several stories by the writer and poet.
When will Edgar Allan Poe’s stories be read at Bellas Artes?
This reading aloud will take place this weekend. The date is Saturday, October 26 at 12:00 noon at the Palacio de Bellas Artes ( Avenida Juárez and Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Centro Histórico, in the Cuauhtémoc district).
It is worth mentioning that the event is suitable for people 6 years and older. Take it into account if you want to attend with children. Admission is free; however, the event will be held in an enclosed space (Sala Manuel M. Ponce), which has a capacity of approximately 245 people. Please arrive early in order to get a seat.
During the event Centeotl Mendoza will be in charge of the interpretation in Mexican Sign Language.
Edgar Allan Poe was a writer and poet born in the United States in 1809. Throughout his career he wrote several short stories, poems and horror stories mainly. He is also considered a precursor of the detective novel. He died in 1849.
What story would you like to hear during the event at Bellas Artes?