Modesto PoeCon: A Literary Autopsy of Edgar Allan Poe. The master of the gothic thriller, father of modern detective fiction, bard of darkly romantic poetry, Edgar Allan Poe was savagely libeled upon his mysterious death and has been long treated as a second-class literary citizen. Yet somehow his work has stood the test of time. He’s even become a pop culture icon.?

Join us on this family-friendly weekend as we investigate and celebrate the life, works, and legacy of America’s own literary giant, Edgar Allan Poe. And just maybe, we’ll solve a mystery or two along the way!