Description

Discover Edgar Allan Poe's thoughts on mental illness and the fine line between sanity and madness in a presentation that follows his many years in Richmond and discusses how the city influenced his greatest works. Many of Poe's most popular tales explore the subject of madness. Ever interested in the newest scientific advances, Poe examined the minds of insane narrators and commented on the state of mental hospitals during his time. Presented by Emma Clark, Poe Museum Education Manager.

Location

Bensley Rec - Multipurpose Room at Bensley Recreation Center