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I Began to Grow Insane with Long Intervals of Horrible Sanity
By SugarMagnolia in Touch of Grey
April 10, 2008

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So claimed my favorite author of all time, Edgar Allan Poe. His intense poetry and spellbinding tales of the dark side of human nature reflected this. He is rumored to have perhaps died of rabies, or of alcohol or absinthe poisoning, thereby possibly explaining the madness that slowly took his mind. But nothing can quite explain the genius he was, the duality with which he wrote, at once perfectly lucid and maddeningly insane. His works are still unmatched by any author of modern times, in my opinion.

Growing up, I craved any type of writing from this man, and never grew tired of reading his books over and over again. I was entranced and enthralled by the images that formed in my mind that he could so clearly paint for me.

I have so many treasured volumes containing not only Poe, but also the masters of science fiction, horror, and drama - Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, H.P. Lovecraft, Michael Crichton, Aldous Huxley, Jules Verne, Stephen King, George Orwell, Rod Serling, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Harlan Ellison, Andre Norton.....there are simply too many to list. All have enriched my life and introduced to me worlds beyond my imagination.

Who are some of your favorite authors, past or present? What genre do you enjoy most? Read any good books lately? I believe the world would be a very dreary place without our favorite books.

A cup of coffee, a good book to read, and a cozy place to curl up with both. These are the things that make life worth living. And hopefully let us preserve our sanity longer than Poe could.

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  • SugarMagnolia SugarMagnolia Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    I believe you are thinking of "The Tell-Tale Heart", my friend. You hit the nail on the head with "maniacally haunting". It and "The Raven" are my two favorite cuts off that album. "Let the silence drown the beating of his heart." Man, we share some awesome tastes, do we not?!

    April 12, 2008 at 1:23 a.m.

  • SugarMagnolia SugarMagnolia Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    Great choices, Mr. Martinez and Pilot. I leave the novel writing to those with far more talent than I. Thank heavens they have the gift to share with all of us.  Indeed, I believe that door mouse was right, a head should be fed often with enriching stuff, to expand knowledge and experience. Pilot, I know you will relate to this...the works by Alan Parsons Project, "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" (concerning Poe) and "I, Robot" (relating to Asimov's works) are among some of my favorite albums of all time. Those too paint a picture expanding upon the pages so lovingly written by the masters. Now you've got me waxing sentimental.....thanx, Mr. Martinez and Pilot. Glad you enjoyed.

    April 11, 2008 at 7:47 p.m.

  • ThomasRMartinez ThomasRMartinez Report a ViolationReport a Violation
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    I like Michael Connelly, Dean Koontz, Micahel Crais, John Sandford, Sue Grafton, Robert Parker and Stephen King. I never was into the "classics" so to speak. I have always wanted to go back and read all the great novels. Some day, maybe, when I have time.

    April 11, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.