New Releases by Edgar Allan Poe

"The Black Cat" is one of Edgar Allan Poe''s most memorable stories. The tale centers around a black cat and the subsequent deterioration of a man. The story is often linked with "The Tell-Tale Heart" because of the profound psychological elements these two works share.Edgar Allan Poes short story The Black Cat, first published in the August 19, 1843, issue of the Saturday Evening Post, is a chilling story written through the eyes of a man awaiting death for the murder of his wife. For over 170 years the narrator of this story has captivated critics and readers with his allusions to ethos, pathos, and logosas he says that he places before the world, plainly, succinctly, and without comment an unsettling account of the events surrounding the murder of his wife and his abuse of the family pets.The narrator declares that he will state his case candidly, all the while creating nothing more than a pretense of frankness and objectivity. He titillates readers with details about the horrendous murder of his wife and his first catif, in fact, any cats were actually killed in the making of this story. He also may leave readers wondering about his purpose for writing. The story cannot save him from the noose. He has no progeny and mentions no living relatives who might care about his guilt or innocence, so the story serves little purpose for the writer, leaving readers to wonder who might be the intended audience and what might be the storys point.Readers return to this story, perhaps, because of the narrators ability to lure audiences into believing large parts of the tale. when the narrator confesses his guilt in the opening and offers incriminating information, readers may at first think the narrator offers a confidential and unique version of his predicament. However, when the narrator later blames the cat for everything that has gone wrong or when he begins to contradict himself, readers will question narrator reliability. It is true that readers often encounter unreliable narrators in literature, but the dissembling in this story actually points to an important aspect of Poes work as the numerous inconsistencies and deceptions direct readers away from the story and toward an assessment of the narrator and his behavior.

"The Oblong Box" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that explores human mysteries and obsessions. The narrative follows a man who, during a sea voyage, becomes intrigued by a strange oblong box brought on board by a friend, triggering a series of enigmatic events and surprising revelations.

»Hop-Frog« is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published in 1849. EDGAR ALLAN POE was born in Boston in 1809. After brief stints in academia and the military, he began working as a literary critic and author. He made his debut with the novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket in 1838, but it was in his short stories that Poe''s peculiar style truly flourished. He died in Baltimore in 1849.

▶ 낸터킷의 아서 고든 핌의 이야기(The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket)(1838) : 국내에서만 약 160만 관객을 동원한 이안 감독의 미국영화 라이프 오브 파이(Life of Pi)(2012)는 전 세계적으로 1,200만부가 팔린 맨부커상(Man Booker Prize for Fiction) 수상작 파이 이야기(Life of Pi)(2001)를 영상으로 실감나게 옮긴 작품입니다. 인도를 출발한 주인공이 표류하여, 한 척의 배에서 호랑이와 함께 공존하는 기묘한 경험담을 환상적인 특수 효과와 함께 펼쳐내 세계적으로 호평 받았습니다. 영화는 넷플릭스에서 시청 가능. 영화에서는 생략되었으나, 원작 소설에서는 파이와 조우한 눈 먼 조난자를 호랑이가 먹어치우는 장면이 있습니다. 바로 이 장면이 왜 호랑이 이름이 리처드 파커(Richard Parker)인지 알 수 있는 대목이지요. 에드가 엘런 포는 평생 단 한 편의 장편 소설(the only complete novel)을 완결 지었습니다. 바로 낸터킷의 아서 고든 핌의 이야기(The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket)(1838)로, 국내에도 번역 출간되었습니다. 소설에는 식량이 떨어진 선원들이 제비뽑기를 해 걸린 선원을 먹어 치우는데, 바로 운 나쁜 선원의 이름이 리처드 파커(Richard Parker)입니다. 포의 소설에서 ‘먹힌 선원’이 영화에서는 ‘먹는 호랑이’로 변신한 셈이네요. 테마여행신문 TTN Korea 영어고전(English Classics)과 함께 어제도, 오늘도, 내일도 멋진 문학여행을! B ▶ 쥘 베른이 오마주한 에드거 앨런 포, 남극 미스터리(빙원의 스핑크스){An Antarctic Mystery(The Sphinx of the Ice Fields)}(1897) : 쥘 베른은 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe)(1809~1849)의 낸터킷의 아서 고든 핌의 이야기(The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket)(1838)를 읽고, 너무나 감명 받아 해당 작품과 이어지는 남극 미스터리(빙원의 스핑크스)(1897)를 집필하였습니다. 비공식(?!) 속편(Sequel)이자 헌정작(Tribute)이라고 할 수 있겠습니다. 남극 미스터리(1897)는 아서 고든 핌(Arthur Gordon Pym)으로부터 11년 후인 1839년 케르겔렌 제도(Kerguelen Islands)를 배경으로 하며, 두 작품은 인도양 남부(The South Indian Ocean) 케르겔렌 제도(Kerguelen Islands)를 배경으로 한 희귀한 문학 작품으로 꼽힙니다만, 쥘 베른의 의도와 다르게 그리 좋은 평을 받지는 못했다는……. ▶ PREFACE. Upon my return to the United States a few months ago, after the extraordinary series of adventure in the South Seas and elsewhere, of which an account is given in the following pages, accident threw me into the society of several gentlemen in Richmond, Va., who felt deep interest in all matters relating to the regions I had visited, and who were constantly urging it upon me, as a duty, to give my narrative to the public. ▷ 머리말. 몇 달 전 미국으로 돌아왔을 때 남해와 다른 곳에서 일련의 특별한 모험을 하고 다음 페이지에서 이에 대해 설명하고 있습니다. 저는 우연히 버지니아 주 리치먼드에 있는 여러 신사의 사회에 들어가게 되었습니다. , 내가 방문한 지역과 관련된 모든 문제에 깊은 관심을 느꼈고, 의무로서 내 이야기를 대중에게 공개하도록 끊임없이 촉구했습니다. ▶ I had several reasons, however, for declining to do so, some of which were of a nature altogether private, and concern no person but myself; others not so much so. One consideration which deterred me was, that, having kept no journal during a greater portion of the time in which I was absent, I feared I should not be able to write, from mere memory, a statement so minute and connected as to have the appearance of that truth it would really possess, barring only the natural and unavoidable exaggeration to which all of us are prone when detailing events which have had powerful influence in exciting the imaginative faculties. ▷ 하지만, 저는 그렇게 하기를 거부하는 몇 가지 이유가 있었습니다. 그 중 일부는 완전히 사적인 성격이었고, 저 외에는 아무도 관심이 없었습니다. 다른 것들은 그렇게 하지 않았습니다. 저를 단념시킨 한 가지 고려사항은, 제가 부재한 대부분의 시간 동안 일기를 쓰지 않았기 때문에, 저는 그것이 정말로 가지고 있는 진실의 외관을 가지기 위해 너무 세밀하고 연결된 진술을 쓸 수 없어 두려웠다는 것입니다. 우리 모두는 상상력을 자극하는 데 강력한 영향을 미친 사건들을 상세히 설명할 때 경향이 있습니다. ▶ Another reason was, that the incidents to be narrated were of a nature so positively marvellous, that, unsupported as my assertions must necessarily be (except by the evidence of a single individual, and he a half-breed Indian), I could only hope for belief among my family, and those of my friends who have had reason, through life, to put faith in my veracity—the probability being that the public at large would regard what I should put forth as merely an impudent and ingenious fiction. A distrust in my own abilities as a writer was, nevertheless, one of the principal causes which prevented me from complying with the suggestions of my advisers. ▷ 또 다른 이유는, 서술할 사건들이 너무나 긍정적으로 경이로운 성질을 가지고 있어서, 내 주장이 반드시 뒷받침되어야 하는 것처럼 (단일 개인과 혼혈 인도인의 증거를 제외하고) 나는 내 가족과 삶을 통해 이성을 가진 내 친구들 사이에서 믿음만을 바랄 수 있었습니다. 나의 진실성—대중들이 내가 내세워야 할 것을 단지 뻔뻔하고 기발한 허구로 여길 가능성이 큽니다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 작가로서의 제 능력에 대한 불신은 제 조언자들의 제안을 따르지 못하게 하는 주요 원인 중 하나였습니다. ▶ This exposé being made, it will be seen at once how much of what follows I claim to be my own writing; and it will also be understood that no fact is misrepresented in the first few pages which were written by Mr. Poe. Even to those readers who have not seen the Messenger, it will be unnecessary to point out where his portion ends and my own commences; the difference in point of style will be readily perceived. A. G. PYM. New-York, July, 1838. ▷ 이 폭로가 이루어지면 다음 내용 중 내가 내 자신의 글이라고 주장하는 내용이 얼마나 많은지 즉시 알 수 있습니다. 또한 포가 작성한 처음 몇 페이지에는 사실이 잘못 표현되지 않았음을 이해해야 합니다. 메신저를 본 적이 없는 독자들에게도 그의 몫이 어디에서 끝나고 나의 몫이 시작되는지를 지적하는 것은 불필요할 것입니다. 스타일 포인트의 차이를 쉽게 감지할 수 있습니다. 아서 고든 핌(Arthur Gordon Pym). 1838년 7월 뉴욕. -목차(Index)- ▶ 프롤로그(Prologue). 테마여행신문 TTN Korea 영어고전(English Classics) 999선을 읽어야 하는 7가지 이유 ▶ 14가지 키워드로 읽는 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe)(1809~1849) 01. 술에 취해 단명한 알코올 중독자, 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe)(1809~1849) 02. 낸터킷의 아서 고든 핌의 이야기(The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket)(1838) 02-1. 남극의 신비(An Antarctic Mystery)(1897) & 광기의 산맥(At the Mountains of Madness)(1931) 03. 추리 소설의 원조 모르그 가의 살인사건(The Murders in the Rue Morgue)(1841) 04. 황금충(黃金蟲, The Gold-Bug)(1843) 05. 에드거 앨런 포 상(The Edgar Allan Poe Awards)(1946~) 06. 갈가마귀(The Raven)(1845) & 애너벨 리(Annabel Lee)(1849) 07. 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe)와 아서 코난 도일(Arthur Conan Doyle)을 합하면? 명탐정 코난(名探偵 コナン)(1994~현재)! 08. 매튜 펄(Matthew Pearl) 포의 그림자(The Poe Shadow)(2006) 09. 영화 더 레이븐(The Raven)(2012) 10. 뮤지컬 에드거 앨런 포(Edagar Alan Poe)(2017~2019) 11. 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe)를 만나는 장소 TOP16 12. 오디오북(Audio Books)으로 듣는 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe) 13. 에드거 앨런 포(Edgar Allan Poe) 어록(Quotes)(100) ▶ 에드거 앨런 포의 낸터킷의 아서 고든 핌의 이야기(The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe)(1838) Preface. ▷ NARRATIVE OF A. GORDON PYM. Chapter I. Chapter II. Chapter III. Chapter IV. Chapter V. Chapter VI. Chapter VII. Chapter VIII. Chapter IX. Chapter X. Chapter XI. Chapter XII. Chapter XIII. Chapter XIV. Chapter XV. Chapter XVI. Chapter XVII. Chapter XVIII. Chapter XIX. Chapter XX. Chapter XXI. Chapter XXII. Chapter XXIII. Chapter XXIV. Chapter XXV. 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This fascinating literary essay, written by the famous American writer and poet, Edgar Allan Poe, explores the mystique of artistic creation. By using his renowned poem ‘The Raven’ as an example, Poe explains how good writers write well, concluding that brevity, ‘unity of effect’ and a logical method are the most important factors. Taking the reader through the deliberate choices made when writing the poem, the author also discusses theme, setting, sound, and the importance of refrain. ‘The Philosophy of Composition’ (1846) is a perfect read for literary scholars, writers, and fans of Poe. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, best known for his gothic, macabre tales that include ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, and ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue’. One of America’s first short story writers, Poe is considered the inventor of detective fiction and a key figure in both horror and science fiction. His work had a profound impact on American and international literature and he was one of the first American writers to earn international recognition. His other notable works include ‘The Raven and other Poem’s’, (1845) ‘The Cask of Amontillado’, ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’, and ‘The Tell-Take Heart’. With many of his stories adapted for TV and screen, including the gothic 2014 film ‘Stonehearst Asylum’, starring Kate Beckinsale, Michael Caine, and Ben Kingsley, Poe continues to influence literature, film, and television to this day.

In "Maelzel''s Chess-Player," Edgar Allan Poe investigates the intersection of human intellect and mechanized innovation through a compelling narrative that critiques the nature of artificial intelligence and the role of the observer. Written in a style that amalgamates literary realism with philosophical discourse, the text examines a chess automaton designed by Johann Nepomuk Maelzel, revealing deeper themes of illusion, perception, and the boundaries of human cognition. Poe''s work is situated in the early 19th century, a time when advances in science and technology provoked profound questions about what it means to think and feel. Edgar Allan Poe, an emblematic figure of American literature and an early pioneer of detective fiction, was profoundly influenced by the philosophical debates of his time regarding free will and determinism. His multifaceted background as a poet, critic, and short story writer infused this essay with a distinctive analytical fervor, driven by his fascination with human psychology and the mechanics of reasoning. The thematic exploration of human agency versus automation in this work reflects Poe''s broader inquiries into the nature of reality and illusion. "Maelzel''s Chess-Player" is recommended for readers interested in the early explorations of artificial intelligence and the philosophical implications of technology. With its rich prose and thought-provoking content, this work not only showcases Poe''s exceptional literary prowess but also invites readers to ponder the critical questions of intellect and existence that resonate through time.

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a quick tale through Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham''s Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed because the first detective tale; Poe cited it as one among his "memories of ratiocination". Similar works predate Poe''s stories, which include Das Fräulein von Scuderi (1819) by way of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Zadig (1748) by Voltaire. C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mysterious brutal homicide of women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, although no one has the same opinion on what language changed into spoken. At the homicide scene, Dupin reveals a hair that does not seem like human. As the first actual detective in fiction, the Dupin individual installed many literary gadgets which might be used in future fictional detectives including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters, for example, comply with Poe''s model of the first rate detective, his private pal who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented earlier than the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in "The Mystery of Marie Roget" and "The Purloined Lett

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a quick tale through Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham''s Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed because the first detective tale; Poe cited it as one among his "memories of ratiocination". Similar works predate Poe''s stories, which include Das Fräulein von Scuderi (1819) by way of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Zadig (1748) by Voltaire. C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mysterious brutal homicide of women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, although no one has the same opinion on what language changed into spoken. At the homicide scene, Dupin reveals a hair that does not seem like human. As the first actual detective in fiction, the Dupin individual installed many literary gadgets which might be used in future fictional detectives including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters, for example, comply with Poe''s model of the first rate detective, his private pal who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented earlier than the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in "The Mystery of Marie Roget" and "The Purloined Lett

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham''s Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". Similar works predate Poe''s stories, including Das Fräulein von Scuderi (1819) by E.T.A. Hoffmann and Zadig (1748) by Voltaire. C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mysterious brutal murder of two women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, though no one agrees on what language was spoken. At the murder scene, Dupin finds a hair that does not appear to be human. As the first true detective in fiction, the Dupin character established many literary devices which would be used in future fictional detectives including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters, for example, follow Poe''s model of the brilliant detective, his personal friend who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented before the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in "The Mystery of Marie Roget" and "The Purloined Letter".

Set on Sullivan''s Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant Jupiter fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand''s friend, an unnamed narrator who agrees to visit his old friend. Legrand pulls the other two into an adventure after deciphering a secret message that will lead to a buried treasure.

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe Volume 1 Edgar Allan Poe - This, the first of 5 volumes containing Poe''s works, contains 8 of his short stories as well as reflections, critiques, and eulogies by others. Stories include; The Unparalleled Adventures Of One Hans Pfaal, The Gold-Bug, Four Beasts In OneThe Homo-Cameleopard, The Murders In The Rue Morgue, The Mystery Of Marie Roget, The Balloon-Hoax, Ms. Found In A Bottle and The Oval Portrait.

"The Mystery of Marie Rogêt", often subtitled A Sequel to "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe written in 1842. This is the first murder mystery based on the details of a real crime.

"The Masque of the Red Death", originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death", is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero''s attempts to avoid a dangerous plague known as the Red Death by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, has a masquerade ball within seven rooms of his abbey, each decorated with a different color. In the midst of their revelry, a mysterious figure enters and makes his way through each of the rooms. When Prospero confronts this stranger, he falls dead. The story follows many traditions of Gothic fiction and is often analyzed as an allegory about the inevitability of death, though some critics advise against an allegorical reading. Many different interpretations have been presented, as well as attempts to identify the true nature of the disease of the "Red Death." Including.. Unique Explanation About Author So Many Unique Illustrations Unique Opinion Bold Headlines Filled with fascinating information about everything So don''t wait! Scroll up and buy now.

"The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842. The story is about the torments endured by a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, though Poe skews historical facts. The narrator of the story is deemed guilty for an unnamed crime and put into a completely dark room. He passes out while trying to determine the size of the room. When he wakes up, he realizes there is a large, deep pit in the middle of the room. He loses consciousness again and awakens strapped on his back, unable to move more than his head. He soon realizes there is a large blade-like pendulum hanging above him, slowly getting closer to cutting through his chest. He finds a way to escape but the walls of his prison start to move and close in on him, pushing him closer and closer to falling into the pit. The story is especially effective at inspiring fear in the reader because of its heavy focus on the senses, such as sound, emphasizing its reality, unlike many of Poe''s stories which are aided by the supernatural. The traditional elements established in popular horror tales at the time are followed but critical reception has been mixed. Including.. Unique Explanation About Author So Many Unique Illustrations Unique Opinion Bold Headlines Filled with fascinating information about everything So don''t wait! Scroll up and buy now.

Edgar Allan Poe (/poʊ/; born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature as a whole, and he was one of the country''s earliest practitioners of the short story. He is also generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.[1] Poe was the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.[2] Poe was born in Boston, the second child of actors David and Elizabeth "Eliza" Poe.[3] His father abandoned the family in 1810, and his mother died the following year. Thus orphaned, Poe was taken in by John and Frances Allan of Richmond, Virginia. They never formally adopted him, but he was with them well into young adulthood. Tension developed later as Poe and John Allan repeatedly clashed over Poe''s debts, including those incurred by gambling, and the cost of Poe''s education. Poe attended the University of Virginia but left after a year due to lack of money. He quarreled with Allan over the funds for his education and enlisted in the United States Army in 1827 under an assumed name. It was at this time that his publishing career began with the anonymous collection Tamerlane and Other Poems (1827), credited only to "a Bostonian". Poe and Allan reached a temporary rapprochement after the death of Allan''s wife in 1829. Poe later failed as an officer cadet at West Point, declaring a firm wish to be a poet and writer, and he ultimately parted ways with Allan.

The Fall of the House of Usher" is a narrative short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839 in Burton''s Gentleman''s Magazine before being included in the collection Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque in 1840. The short story is a work of gothic fiction and includes themes of madness, family, isolation, and metaphysical identities. Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature as a whole, and he was one of the country''s earliest practitioners of the short story. He is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in financially difficult life and career.

"The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" is a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe about a mesmerist who puts a man in a suspended hypnotic state at the moment of death. An example of a tale of suspense and horror, it is also, to a certain degree, a hoax, as it was published without claiming to be fictional, and many at the time of publication (1845) took it to be a factual account. Poe toyed with this for a while before admitting it was a work of pure fiction in his marginalia. Edgar Allan Poe is also famous for such works as ''''The Raven'''', "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Gold-Bug", "The Black Cat", "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", "Hop-Frog" and many more.

"""The Murders in the Rue Morgue"" is a quick tale through Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham''s Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed because the first detective tale; Poe cited it as one among his ""memories of ratiocination"". Similar works predate Poe''s stories, which include Das Fräulein von Scuderi (1819) by way of E.T.A. Hoffmann and Zadig (1748) by Voltaire.C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mysterious brutal homicide of women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, although no one has the same opinion on what language changed into spoken. At the homicide scene, Dupin reveals a hair that does not seem like human.As the first actual detective in fiction, the Dupin individual installed many literary gadgets which might be used in future fictional detectives including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters, for example, comply with Poe''s model of the first rate detective, his private pal who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented earlier than the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in ""The Mystery of Marie Roget"" and ""The Purloined Lett"

A narrative poem by noted American gothic stories writer Edgar Allan Poe, ''The Crow'' was first published in the year 1845. The poem is about a talking crow''s mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man''s slow fall into madness.

The Fall Of The House Of Usher By Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling masterpiece of Gothic fiction. Poe''s haunting prose and macabre imagination create a tale that lingers in the mind long after reading. Experience the master of horror. Order The Fall Of The House Of Usher today and enter a world of dark beauty and terror.

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, critic and editor best known for evocative short stories and poems that captured the imagination and interest of readers around the world. His imaginative storytelling and tales of mystery and horror gave birth to the modern detective story.Edgar Allan Poe''s best-known works include the poems "To Helen" (1831), "The Raven" (1845), and "Annabel Lee" (1849); the short stories of wickedness and crime "The Tell-Tale Heart" (1843) and "The Cask of Amontillado" (1846); and the supernatural horror story "The Fall of the House of Usher" (1839).Includes a biography of the author.

Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque is a collection of previously published short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1840

The Murders in the Rue Morgue is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham''s Magazine in 1841. It has been described as the first modern detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination".

These stories and poems come from the mind of one of the earliest masters of macabre literature. From the mysterious to the macabre, the works of Edgar Allan Poe have the power to evoke readers’ deepest emotions. Poe’s stories and poems explore the darker side of life and still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today. This Word Cloud edition presents many of Poe’s best-known works, including “The Raven,” “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” along with dozens of other short stories and poems.

-Special Edition- This precious and cared edition includes the ghostly illustrations created by William Heath Robinson, in 1900, for the Anglo-Saxon edition of Doubleday, Page & Co (New York) of the book of Poe''s Tales.Today talking about Edgar Allan Poe is talking about a teacher. A teacher of the strange; one of the most famous American writers of Romanticism.Every day more people discover it, while others rush to rediscover it. His texts provoke an irresistible attraction. In them we find talking crows, spirits of dead people and living people who seem dead. Shadows, destruction, nostalgia and love. In a way, the main character that inspired his work was himself."My life has been whim, drive, passion, longing for loneliness, mockery of the things of this world," he wrote. His misfit existence was at times as chilling as the horror texts he wrote. Poe''s poetry is considered at a high level as his prose where woman, death and love flow as tragedy."Poe has created a special, different genre, which comes only from himself, and which he took away when he died the secret. He can be called Master of the School of the Strange, for he has pushed back the limits of the impossible. "- Jules Verne, Musée des familles, 1864

A mysterious talking raven pays a visit to a man who is distraught from the loss of his lover. The man, aching over the death of his dear Lenore, is upset and distressed by the bird who repeats one word; Nevermore. Steeped in stylized, but dark prose and written in an almost musical style Edgar Allan Poe''s The Raven is a bleak, mesmerizing journey through one man''s depression and madness. Illustrated by Gustave Doré, the master woodcut artist gives the poem the rich but despondent feel which perfectly accompanies this classic poem. A reproduction of an 1884 version of an illustrated edition of Edgar Allan Poe''s The Raven. Illustrated by Gustave Doré the art in the original books was produced in woodcuts. This edition digitally alters and cleans up the images for digital printing.

"The Black Cat" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. It is a study of the psychology of guilt, often paired in analysis with Poe''s "The Tell-Tale Heart". In both, a murderer carefully conceals his crime and believes himself unassailable, but eventually breaks down and reveals himself, impelled by a nagging reminder of his guilt.

Upon my return to the United States a few months ago, after the extraordinary series of adventure in the South Seas and elsewhere, of which an account is given in the following pages, accident threw me into the society of several gentlemen in Richmond, Va., who felt deep interest in all matters relating to the regions I had visited, and who were constantly urging it upon me, as a duty, to give my narrative to the public. I had several reasons, however, for declining to do so, some of which were of a nature altogether private, and concern no person but myself; others not so much so.

Why buy our paperbacks? Expedited shipping High Quality Paper Made in USA Standard Font size of 10 for all books 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 The Man of the Crowd by Edgar Allan Poe "The Man of the Crowd" is a story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe about a nameless narrator following a man through a crowded London. Plot Summary: The story is introduced with the epigraph "Ce grand malheur, de ne pouvoir �tre seul" - a quote taken from The Characters of Man by Jean de La Bruy�re. It translates to This great misfortune, of not being able to be alone. This same quote is used in Poe''s earliest tale, "Metzengerstein". After an unnamed illness, the unnamed narrator sits in an unnamed coffee shop in London. Fascinated by the crowd outside the window, he considers how isolated people think they are, despite "the very denseness of the company around". He takes time to categorize the different types of people he sees. As evening falls, the narrator focuses on "a decrepit old man, some sixty-five or seventy years of age", whose face has a peculiar idiosyncrasy, and whose body "was short in stature, very thin, and apparently very feeble" wearing filthy, ragged clothes of a "beautiful texture". The narrator dashes out of the coffee shop to follow the man from afar. The man leads the narrator through bazaars and shops, buying nothing, and into a poorer part of the city, then back into "the heart of the mighty London". This chase lasts through the evening and into the next day. Finally, exhausted, the narrator stands in front of the man, who still does not notice him. The narrator concludes the man is "the type and genius of deep crime" due to his inscrutability and inability to leave the crowds of London.

Why buy our paperbacks? Expedited shipping High Quality Paper Made in USA Standard Font size of 10 for all books 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 Metzengerstein by Edgar Allan Poe Metzengerstein was the first story by American writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe. Metzengerstein follows many conventions of Gothic fiction and, to some, exaggerates those conventions. Consequently, critics and scholars debate if Poe intended the story to be taken seriously or considered a satire of Gothic stories. Regardless, many elements introduced in "Metzengerstein" would become common in Poe''s future writing, including the gloomy castle and the power of evil. Because the story follows an orphan raised in an aristocratic household, some critics suggest an autobiographical connection with its author. Plot Summary: The story, told from an unnamed third-person narrator, takes place in Hungary at an unspecified date. The opening passages describe a centuries-long rivalry between two wealthy families: the Metzengersteins and the Berlifitzings. The bitter enmity between the two families is so old that no one knows how far back it dates. The narrator states that its origin appears to rely on an "ancient" prophecy: "A lofty name shall have a fearful fall when, as the rider over his horse, the mortality of Metzengerstein shall triumph over the immortality of Berlifitzing." Young Frederick, Baron of Metzengerstein, was orphaned at a young age and, thus, inherited the family fortune at age 18. Equipped with enormous wealth and power, he begins to exhibit particularly cruel behavior. "The behavior of the heir out-heroded Herod". Four days after he receives his inheritance, the stables of the rival family Berlifitzing catch fire. The neighborhood "instantaneously" attributed the act of arson to Frederick Metzengerstein.