NOR THEA S T Pearl S. Buck House LITERARY LEGACY Bookworms rejoice in the Philadelphia area BY MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN P 58 FEBRUARY 2023 hiladelphia's literary legacy presents a novel way for groups to engage with this historic city. From writerly attractions that invite visitors to explore where writers lived to expansive collections of literary treasures, book lovers will find plenty of stories in and around Philadelphia. Classic American authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, and Pearl S. Buck resided in the region, and their homes are among the literary locales that immerse visitors in their lives and the tales they told. The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site offers self-guided and ranger-led tours. An hourlong visit allows time to meander the six rooms and cellar while thinking about the macabre mysteries that made Poe famous. The Reading Room, fashioned in the style of Poe's essay " The Philosophy of Furniture, " offers visitors a chance to listen to recordings of his most iconic works. Outside the city, the Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark museum, welcomes visitors to explore the legacy of the PHOTO AARON MITCHEL PHOTOGRAPHY