"Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the globe. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity."
A Darkly Imaginative Visit To Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
“Do you all like spooky, scary stories?” ranger Sarah Bachan asks as we stand among the cobwebs in the cellar of the Philadelphia house where macabre literary genius Edgar Allan Poe once lived. “I assume you’re here because you do.”
- By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 6:35am