Event
Talk: "A Cryptic Legacy - Crosswords and the Puzzling Mind of Edgar Allan Poe"
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 532 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123Dates & Times
Date:
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Time:
1:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Ciphers and puzzles fascinated Poe, occasionally surfacing in his writings. Popular forms of brainteasers were developed since his lifetime, and one of the best known forms today is the crossword puzzle. Come join us for a discussion led by crossword puzzle creator Evan Binholz. Evan's handiwork has appeared in such papers as the New York Times and the Washington Post.