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.
"I had walled the monster up within the tomb!"
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Find images of Edgar Allan Poe and see photos of his home and the adjoining exhibit area.
Edgar Allan Poe
Learn more about the man behind the pioneering literature.