Opening + Lecture :  Poe in Popular Culture

House Of Craziness

John Gruesser will discuss Edgar Allan Poe’s appearances in comics, fiction, film, theatre, television, and games.

Philadelphia Ethical Society

Poetry Downtown Festival - Edgar Allan Poe

Poetry Downtown celebrates the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe in four major cities: Boston on September 27, New York and Philadelphia on September 28, and Baltimore on September 29. Hope to see you at one of our events!

Welcome to the Lecture: Edgar Allan Poe in Popular Culture!Join us at the Philadelphia Ethical Society for an enlightening exploration of Edgar Allan Poe’s impact on popular culture! We’ll start with the official opening of Poetry Downtown Philadelphia by Erik van Loon, followed by a compelling lecture by John Gruesser. His talk, titled "Quoth the Raven: ‘Eat My Shorts’: The Literature and Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe," will delve into Poe’s enduring influence.John Gruesser is a professor at Sam Houston State University and a noted Poe scholar with over 89 publications, many focused on Edgar Allan Poe.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into Edgar Allan Poe's cultural legacy. Reserve your spot now!

Agenda

Opening + lecture : Edgar Allan Poe in popular culture!

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

Opening + Lecture : Poe in Popular Culture

More events from House Of Craziness

Discover more events from House Of Craziness, from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Philadelphia and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

Opening + Lecture : Poe in Popular Culture

More events from House Of Craziness

Discover more events from House Of Craziness, from Family & Education to other experiences you might love.

More Family & Education events

Browse more Family & Education events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Philadelphia and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.