Edgar Allan Poe
Collected Stories and a Selection of his Best Loved Poems
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Includes short stories, poems, and other works by one of the great American writers.
Edgar Allan Poe masterfully conjures visions of murderers and madmen, premature burials, and spectral lovers returned from the grave. While recognized as an inventor of the modern detective story and an innovator in science fiction, his enduring legacy rests on his chilling tales of terror and his haunting lyric poetry. Poe's unique voice delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche, exploring the thin veil between sanity and madness. His influence on literature is profound, shaping the trajectory of horror and leaving an indelible mark on both poetry and experimental prose.







Collected Stories and a Selection of his Best Loved Poems
Includes short stories, poems, and other works by one of the great American writers.
Delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Edgar Allan Poe, where suspense and terror reign supreme. In this collection of his greatest works, experience the haunting brilliance of The Raven, as a lone narrator confronts a mysterious visitor in a chilling tale of loss and madness. Enter the macabre depths of The Tell-Tale Heart, where a murderer's guilt manifests in haunting paranoia. Discover the mesmerizing detective skills of C. Auguste Dupin in Murders in the Rue Morgue, the pioneer of the modern detective story. These timeless classics display Poe's mastery of atmosphere, psychological complexity, and the power to elicit spine-tingling thrills.
Legendary Black Veil Brides' founder and frontman Andy Biersack curated his favorite Edgar Allan Poe tales, presented here in their original language with supplemental materials. Dive back into classics like The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven , The Oval Portrait , and The Mask of the Red Death with accompanying original artwork and a foreword from Andy himself. This compact, small but mighty, Poe collection is made to be a staple on your shelf.
The perfect gift for the Edgar Allan Poe fan, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe is an elegant edition boasting the entire Poe catalog.
A collection of writings by Edgar Allan Poe, including "The Tell-tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Raven."
Focusing on Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem, this work by John Henry Ingram delves into the origins and significance of "The Raven." Ingram offers insightful commentary and highlights the poem's literary influence through various translations and parodies. Additionally, it features Poe's own essay, "The Philosophy of Composition," where he explains his creative process behind the poem. This comprehensive exploration not only elevates Poe's legacy but also showcases the enduring impact of his work across different cultures and interpretations.
Including Two Novelettes the Gold-Bug and the Murders in the Rue Morgue,
This collection features the works of a renowned author known for his contributions to the gothic and macabre genres. The second volume continues to explore dark themes, intricate plots, and complex characters that delve into the human psyche. Readers can expect a blend of chilling narratives and rich, atmospheric writing that captures the essence of fear and the supernatural. This volume stands as a testament to the author's enduring legacy in literature.
This collection features a diverse array of poetry and fiction, showcasing the author's mastery of language and themes. The poetry section includes works such as "O, Tempora! O, Mores!" and "To Helen," exploring emotions and existential musings. Notable pieces like "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee" delve into love, loss, and the supernatural, while "The Conqueror Worm" and "Dream-land" reflect on mortality and dreams. In the fiction segment, the author presents captivating stories like "Metzengerstein" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," blending horror and psychological depth. Other tales, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," exemplify the author's pioneering contributions to the mystery and detective genres. The collection also includes whimsical narratives like "The Duc De L'Omelette" and thought-provoking fables such as "Silence: A Fable." Throughout, the author explores themes of identity, reality, and the human condition, employing a rich tapestry of characters and settings. The interplay of poetry and prose invites readers to reflect on the complexities of life, making this a compelling anthology for lovers of literature.
Features more than 130 short stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe.
Contains sixty-seven tales, thirty-one poems, and one complete novel--The narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.
The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed through, despite which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time his works have influenced such major creative forces as the French poets Charles Baudelaire and Andre Gide, filmmaker D.W. Griffith and modern literary legend Allen Ginsberg. Best known for his poems and short fiction, Poe perfected the psychological thriller, invented the detective story, and rarely missed transporting the reader to his own supernal realm. He has also been hailed posthumously as one of the finest literary critics of the nineteenth century. In Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems fans may indulge in all of Poe's most imaginative short-stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in Rue Morgue, The Tell-Tale Heart, Ligeia and Ms. In A Bottle. His complete early and miscellaneous poetic masterpieces are also here, including The Raven, Ulalume, Annabel Lee, Tamerlane, as well as select reviews and narratives.
A collection of mysterious tales, adventures and poems by Edgar Allan Poe.
Compiles Poe's greatest writings: tales of fantasy, terror, death, revenge, murder, and mystery. This volume also offers letters, articles, criticism, visionary poetry, and a selection of random opinions on fancy and the imagination, music and poetry, intuition and sundry other topics.
A sweet little cat drives a man to insanity and murder....The grim death known as the plague roams a masquerade ball dressed in red....A dwarf seeks his final revenge on his captors....A sister calls to her beloved twin from beyond the grave....Prepare yourself. You are about to enter a world where you will be shocked, terrified, and, though you'll be too scared to admit it at first, secretly thrilled. Here are four tales -- The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog, and The Fall of the House of Usher -- by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. The original tales have been ever so slightly dismembered -- but, of course, Poe understood dismemberment very well. And he would shriek in ghoulish delight at Gris Grimly's gruesomely delectable illustrations that adorn every page. So prepare yourself. And keep the lights on.
An anthology of short stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe including "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Purloined Letter," "Annabel Lee," and "The Raven."
1993
The stories and poems selected for this volume give a true picture of Poe's artistry and genius.
A Library of America College Edition
Gathers Poe's poems, tales, and sketches, along with his longer works of fiction and essays on poetry and literature, and offers a chronology of his life and information on his work
Visions in Poetry is an exciting and unique series of classic poems illustrated by outstanding contemporary artists in stunning hardcover editions. The fifth book in the series, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," delves into the hidden horrors of the human psyche. Originally published in 1845, the poem is narrated by a melancholy scholar brooding over Lenore, a woman he loved who is now lost to him. One bleak December at midnight, a raven with fiery eyes visits the scholar and perches above his chamber door. Struggling to understand the meaning of the word his winged visitant repeats -- "Nevermore " -- the narrator descends by stages into madness. Illustrator Ryan Price's exquisitely grim illustrations suggest a background story shaped by the narrator's guilt, embodied in the terrifying figure of the raven. Price's drypoint technique, with its rich blacks and feathery lines, perfectly captures the nightmarish atmosphere of this unforgettable poem.
The book explores the life and literary evolution of Edgar Allan Poe, who transitioned from poetry to prose after facing early hardships, including the loss of his parents and financial struggles. It highlights his journey to fame, particularly with the publication of "The Raven," which established him as a master of the mysterious and macabre. Additionally, the volume includes his lesser-known essay on poetry, offering valuable insights into his artistic philosophy and enriching the understanding of his contributions to literature.
The Raven, Annabel Lee, Alone and Other Poems
Featuring a selection of 50 remarkable poems, this collection showcases the diverse themes and haunting beauty characteristic of Poe's work. Readers will encounter his mastery of the macabre, exploration of love and loss, and intricate use of rhythm and meter. Each poem reflects Poe's unique ability to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought, making this anthology a compelling journey through his poetic genius. Ideal for both new readers and long-time fans, it captures the essence of one of literature's most enigmatic figures.
Including One Novel the Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, One N
This collection features the works of a prominent figure in gothic and macabre literature, showcasing their unique storytelling style and dark themes. Volume one delves into haunting narratives that explore the depths of human emotion and the supernatural. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of eerie atmospheres, complex characters, and thought-provoking plots that set the stage for the subsequent volume. This edition promises to captivate both new readers and long-time fans of the genre.
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This illustrated collection features Edgar Allan Poe's influential works in detective fiction and science fiction, along with beloved poems. It includes well-known tales such as "The House of Usher" and "The Pit and the Pendulum," highlighting his enduring impact on American literature.
This collection of Poe's work includes some of the most exciting and haunting stories ever written. They range from the poetic to the mysterious to the darkly comic, yet all possess the genius for the grotesque that defines Poe's writing. They are peopled with neurotics and social outcasts, obsessed with unknown terrors or preoccupied with seemingly insolvable mysteries. This beautiful hardcover edition is a collector's volume, illustrated throughout, and makes a wonderful addition to a library, or a perfect gift for a lover of classic literature.
Edgar Allan Poe's gift for the macabre influenced Baudelaire and French symbolism, Freudian analysis, the detective novel and the Hollywood film. His psychologically profound stories, which comprise this book, represent the darker side of the 19th-century American sensibility.
Great Ghost Stories is a volume filled with strange sights, spirits, words and actions from beyond the grave.This rich and diverse collection brings together some of the best spooky writing of all time.
ACE 0-425-12020-1 The Raven, Annabel Lee, Eldorado, The Sleeper, The Haunted Place, The Conqueror Worm, The City in the Sea. Here are some of the world's most fascinating, best-loved poems. Edgar Allan Poe's verses - masterpieces of mystery, horror, melancholy and famous artist Gahan Wilson, whose work finds the eerie in the most common of situations, brings the perfect, surreal touch to Poe's elegantly dark poems.
The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed, through which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time, his works have influenced major creative forces such as the French poets Charles Baudelaire and Andre Gide, filmmaker D.W. Griffith, and modern literary legend Allen Ginsberg. Best known for his poems and short fiction, Poe perfected the psychological thriller, invented the detective story, and rarely missed transporting the reader to his own supernatural realm. He has also been hailed posthumously as one of the finest literary critics of the nineteenth century.
A Personal Selection of Edgar Allan Poe's Stories and Poems
A selection of tales and poems, visually interpreted with photographs by Simon Marsden, capturing the world as Poe envisaged it.
Built around the assessment objectives for AS and A2 level English, offering explanations, examples, exercises, summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggested answers.
Illustrated by Harry Clarke
Featuring classic short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, this deluxe hardback edition includes acclaimed illustrations by Harry Clarke, an art nouveau artist. The collection showcases Poe's mastery of horror with haunting tales like "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr. Brook Haley, the book highlights themes of murder, madness, and suspense. The striking sprayed edges and gold-embossed cover design make it a beautiful gift edition, enhanced by fantastical illustrations that complement the eerie narratives.
Edgar Allan Poe significantly shaped American literature through his pioneering contributions to the short story and the popularization of romantic Gothic fiction in the 19th century. He is also credited with almost single-handedly inventing the detective fiction genre. Understanding his work is crucial for anyone looking to grasp the evolution and richness of American literary traditions.
Edgar Allan Poe remains the unsurpassed master of works of mystery and madness in this outstanding collection of Poe's prose and poetry are sixteen of his finest tales, including "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "William Wilson," "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "Eleonora". Here too is a major selection of what Poe characterized as the passion of his life, his poems - "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," Ulalume," "Lenore," "The Bells," and more, plus his glorious prose poem "Silence - A Fable" and only full-length novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym.
Edgar Allan Poe Born in Boston in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was the possessor of one of the most original imaginations the world has ever known. The inventor of the modern detective story, a master of the tale of horror, a poet of haunting melody, Poe has gripped the intellect, the emotions, and the esthetic impulses of the world's readers for over a century. Great Tales and Poems Here, in one volume, are the masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, and the finest lyric and narrative poetry of the ill-fated genius who was one of America's supreme writers.
"The Fall of the House of Usher" ist ein Meisterwerk Edgar Allan Poes, das mehrmals verfilmt wurde
This volume contains a collection of some of the best short stories ever written by Edgar Allan Poe. A master of the macabre, Poe exhibits his literary prowess in these classic short stories. Contained within this volume are the following: The Gold-Bug, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Balloon-Hoax, The Purloined Letter, A Descent into the Maelstrom, The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart."
Edgar Allan Poe - Selected Poems Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Orphaned by the age of two, he was brought up by foster-parents, Following his expulsion from both the University of Virginia and West Point, he led a precarious existence as an editor, critic and writer. In 1844 his poem 'The Raven' caused a sensation, but after his wife's death in 1847 he drank heavily and died mysteriously in Baltimore.
Since their first publication in the 1830s and 1840s, Edgar Allan Poe's extraordinary Gothic tales have established themselves as classics of horror fiction and have also created many of the conventions which still dominate the genre of detective fiction. As well as being highly enjoyable, Poe's tales are works of very real intellectual exploration. Attentive to the historical and political dimensions of these very American tales, this new selection places the most popular -- `The Fall of the House of Usher', `The Masque of the Red Death', `The Murders in the Rue Morgue; and `The Purloined Letter' -- alongside less well-known travel narratives, metaphysical essays and political satires.
READ BY DAVID SOUL Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was an American poet, writer, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe’s full-blooded Gothic style influenced generations of writers, filmmakers and musicians, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Baudelaire to Roger Corman and Lou Reed. The five tales collected here range from the famous to the obscure, but each displays Poe's unique sense of the macabre and his love for the baroque. A victim of the Inquisition finds himself in a nightmarish torture chamber, a castle is besieged by plague, a man becomes obsessed by the evil eye of his fellow lodger, a mesmerist suspends a man's life at the point of death and a jester takes his revenge on his cruel employers.
Published as part of the Great Reads collection. Contains the following stories: The Fall of the House of Usher The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Pit and the Pendulum The Duc de l'Omelette The Assignation MS. Found in a Bottle The Colloquy of Monos and Una How to Write a Blackwood Article William Wilson A Descent into the Maelstrom The Imp of the Perverse Ligeia The Oval Portrait The Masque of the Red Death The Mystery of Marie Roget The Tell-Tale Heart The Gold-Bug The Black Cat The Premature Burial The Purloined Letter The Island of the Fay The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Case of Amontillado Von Kempelen and His Discovery The Domain of Arnheim
For lovers of timeless classics, this series of beautifully packaged and affordably priced editions of world literature encompasses a variety of literary genres, including drama, fiction, poetry, and essays. Los lectores tomarán un gran placer en descubrir los clásicos con estas bellas y económicas ediciones de literatura famosa y universal. Esta selección editorial cuenta con títulos que abarcan todos los géneros literarios, desde teatro, narrativa, poesía y el ensayo.
This chapbook assembles two of Edgar Allan Poe's notable gothic tales, "William Wilson" and "MS. Found in a Bottle."
And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot The lines from 'Ligeia' epitomize the familiar Poe, the arch-priest of Gothic horror, author of 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. That Poe, unquestioned master of 'the Grotesque and Arabesque', is fully represented here, but the volume also includes generous selections from his poetry and critical writings. Together they amount to a portrait of a complex personality, that of a conscious aesthete, the most exotic of American writers, who was at the same time keenly engaged in an astonishing variety of interests. Nor are the 'Grotesque' tales the simple manipulations of terror that they seem; David Galloway's introduction reveals their author as a profoundly serious writer, whose investigations of extreme states of conscious- ness have a particular relevance for our time. The cover shows a detail from 'Oiseau' by Odilon Redon (photo Jean-Pierre Leloir, Snark International) The portrait of Edgar Allan Poe inside the front cover is by Ismael Gentz --back cover
Part of a series of Jane Austen's works, with introductions by Austen scholars, together with 12 pages of colour introducing the characters, locations and times of Jane Austen.
The Bells Annabel Lee Sonnet—Silence To One in Paradise The Raven Lenore Dreams To Helen The Haunted Palace A Dream Within a Dream The City in the Sea To F Romance The Sleeper Ulalume Eldorado To the River— Bridal Ballad To my Mother To Helen The Valley of Unrest To-- Israfel Song To Fairyland A Valentine Dreamland Alone Tamerlane
In this graphic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's works, the celebrated narrative poem 'The Raven' and several of his short stories are brought to life by Pete Katz's superbly dark illustrations. Poe was a master of Gothic fiction, and the genre's core themes of horror, death and romance feature strongly in this collection, which includes The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.
Master of the gothic genre, Poe made fear his quintessential theme and the principal tool for understanding psychological dynamics. Characterized by an unmistakable dreamlike and visionary atmosphere, Poe's tales contain truths that reside beyond appearances: the vision is not real, yet it is true. "Those who dream by day know many things that escape those who dream only at night," he states in "Eleonora." The complex, elusive, and disconcerting world surrounding every man, the mysteries to penetrate in order to understand the essence of things, as well as the radical dismay that this kind of inquiry provokes, are the subjects that obsess the American writer and from which his stories often arise. They still manage to captivatingly engage the attention of readers.
Spiral down dimly lit streets lined with madmen and their black deeds, through cold twists of catacombs, and across a sea that strikes with tight, angry fists. From the tortured mind of Edgar Allan Poe, three tales--"The Cask of Amontillado, " "The Black Cat, " and "The Fall of the House of Usher"--speak to the hidden places within us all.
Presents a collection of Poe's short stories and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Raven," accompanied by steampunk-inspired illustrations.
Acknowledged as one of the most brilliant American writers, Edgar Allan Poe crafted a fantastic world filled with mystery and horror that has thrilled readers for generations. This edition includes Poe's most famous tales and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Purloined Letter," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Raven," "Lenore," and "Annabel Lee."
A collection of stories from such authors as James Thurber, Guy de Maupassant, Ray Bradbury, H G Wells, etc.
Featuring 15 classic tales from iconic gothic authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, this collection immerses readers in the genre's eerie landscapes filled with supernatural forces and unsettling emotions. Set against backdrops of crumbling castles and haunted manors, these stories explore themes of mystery, lost secrets, and shocking violence. The luxury hardback edition showcases striking sprayed edge designs, enhancing the allure of these timeless narratives that pushed the boundaries of fiction in the 18th century.
Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe’s verse in this complete poetry collection. Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was by nature and choice a poet. From his exquisite lyric “To Helen,” to his immortal masterpieces, “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells,” and “The Raven,” Poe stands beside the celebrated English romantic poets Shelley, Byron, and Keats, and his haunting, sensuous poetic vision profoundly influenced the Victorian giants Swinburne, Tennyson, and Rossetti. Today his dark side speaks eloquently to contemporary readers in poems such as “The Haunted Palace” and “The Conqueror Worm,” with their powerful images of madness and the macabre. But even at the end of his life, Poe reached out to his art for comfort and courage, giving us in “Eldorado” a talisman to hold during our darkest moments—a timeless gift from a great American writer. Includes an Introduction by Jay Parini and an Afterword by April Bernard
These writings testify to a comic vision derived from a keen sense of literary absurdities and pretensions while offering important insights into Poe's more serious ficiton
This classic series of plays, novels, and stories has been adapted, in a friendly format, for students reading at a various levels. Reading Level: 4-8 Interest Level: 6-12
This chilling collection of horror stories contains some of Edgar Allan Poe's best known stories. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers into mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders
The stories in the tales of Edgar Allan Poe were originally published between 1839 and 1845.
Classic / British English Are you brave enough to read four of Poe's famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don't read this book late at night!
A unique one volume collection of all Poe's best tales and poems. Full of variety, entries include The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, The Purloined Letter - three classic detective stories - plus The Raven, one of his greatest poems. A wonderful selection of tales and poems that are representative of every genre written by Poe, from the macabre and horrifying to the humorous and purely descriptive.
Nine gripping tales of psychological terror and the supernatural, by the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story: *Ligeia *The Fall of the House of Usher *The Murders in the Rue Morgue *The Masque of the Red Death *The Pit and the Pendulum *The Tell-Tale Heart *The Gold-Bug *The Black Cat *The Cask of Amontillado
The Pit and the Pendulum...The Purloined Letter...The Tell-Tale Heart...A Descent into Maelstrom...and six other choice chillers by the acknowledged master of mystery, fantasy, and horror. These ten absorbing stories, selected by a famed anthologist of science-fiction and the supernatural, prove that even after a century Poe's imagination still works it macabre magic. --back cover
The short story is one of the most skilled and entertaining of literary forms. This marvellous collection rangers over nearly five thousand years and includes stories from countries all round the world. Many of the great classical authors are included such as Dickens, Hardy, Balzac, Zola, de Maupassant, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Hawthorne, O. Henry and Poe. Other writers equally worthy of fame, but little known outside their own countries, have been specially translater for this volume. The stories have been arranged under their country of origin and each section is introduced by a compact survey of the development of the short story within that country. Every story is preceded by a useful biographical note on the author. Altogether, 178 different tales have been gathered here, each among the best of its kind. Tragic, comic, romantic or macabre, they are guaranteed to bring hours of pleasure to every reader.
Dvojjazyčné vydání pěti povídek. Titulní povídka vypráví o království, jež zasáhla morová nákaza. Princ Prospero se chtěl před nákazou zachránit, a tak vybral ze svého panství tisíc mužů a žen a společně odešli do odlehlého kláštera. Vchod zapečetili, aby se nikdo nedostal dovnitř, ale ani ven. Ale Červená smrt si cestu najde...
Exploring the foundations of detective fiction, this book delves into the elements of murder, mystery, and crime-solving. It examines the genre's evolution, key characteristics, and the intricate plots that captivate readers. Through analysis of iconic works and their influence, it highlights the techniques used by authors to engage audiences in unraveling complex narratives and solving intriguing puzzles.
This book is part of the Everyman series which has been re-set with wide margins and easy-to-read type and includes a themed introduction, a chronology of the life and times of the author, a plot summary, annotated reading list and critical response.
Complete and unabridged collection. Contains: The Fall of the House of Usher The Oval Portrait The Gold-Bug The Black Cat Ligeia The Masque of the Red Death William Wilson The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Purloined Letter
It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will…
Edgar Allan Poe was a master of the tale of psychological horror and the author of what is considered the first modern detective story. This anthology gathers more than 20 of Poe's groundbreaking tales of the macabre, among them The Tell-Tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Fall of the House of Usher. It also includes his trilogy of…
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is brought back to life in this new story created by Dr. Carlopio using the words of the original master in his unique editorial fiction method. The incomparable Sherlock Holmes is involved in the build-up to WWI … we have a stolen treaty, an attempted robbery of millions of French Gold, German spies and a brush with the incomparable Irene Adler all within the historically accurate context of the July Crisis.
A new selection of the greatest Gothic fiction from one of the most deranged and deliciously weird writers of the nineteenth century. The tales are accompanied by the classic illustrations of Harry Clarke, an artist fully alive to the deep darkness at the heart of Poe's writing.
Great Crime Stories gathers together the best fictional stories of crime and criminals, of strange and horrible happenings, of ghosts and grisly deeds. There are beautifully crafted short stories by some of the giants of literature, as well as rediscovered gems by some of the well-known names of yesteryear. From Margery Allingham to Saki this is a collection that makes all the memorable features of the crime story and distills a heady brew that will satisfy the most discerning and demanding of readers.
The midnight hour approaches. You lie in bed and try to sleep, but there is the howling of the wind outside, the creak of a floorboard, the scream of a cat, the ticking clock... Your heart beats, your skin crawls, and despite yourself you reach for this book and enter a world like a nightmare, haunted by dark fears, guilty secrets and the bloody consequences of rage, revenge and obsession. You cannot tear yourself away, these tales will appall and yet enthrall you, for no mere mortal can resist the master of Gothic horror, Edgar Allan Poe.
Why buy our paperbacks? Standard Font size of 10 for all books High Quality Paper Fulfilled by Amazon Expedited shipping 30 Days Money Back Guarantee BEWARE of Low-quality sellers Don't buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated About The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. The victim was an old man with a filmy "vulture-eye", as the narrator calls it. The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by dismembering it and hiding it under the floorboards. Ultimately the narrator's guilt manifests itself in the form of the sound-possibly hallucinatory-of the old man's heart still beating under the floorboards.