ARTSCULTURE · NPS SITE

Edgar Allan Poe

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· National Historic Site
Arts & Culture
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Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Edgar Allan 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 his humble home, his life reflects the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles and celebrates his astonishing creativity.
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