Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Literary criticism
Author: Edgar Allan PoeA Tale of the Ragged Mountains
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: Modernista
ISBN: 9181080999
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
»A Tale of the Ragged Mountains« is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published in 1844. 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.
The Tell-Tale Heart
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: SAMPI Books
ISBN: 656133115X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart", the narrator tries to prove his sanity after murdering an elderly man because of his "vulture eye". His growing guilt leads him to hear the old man's heart beating under the floorboards, which drives him to confess the crime to the police.
Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?
Author: Jim GigliottiPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0448483114
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Filled with broken hearts and black ravens, Edgar Allan Poe’s ghastly tales have delighted readers for centuries. Born in Boston in 1809, Poe was orphaned at age two. He was soon adopted by a Virginia family who worked as tombstone merchants. In 1827 he enlisted in the Army and subsequently failed out of West Point. His first published story, The Raven, was a huge success, but his joy was overshadowed by the death of his wife. Poe devoted his life to writing and his tragic life often inspired his work. He is considered to be the inventor of detective fiction and the father of American mystery writers. His work continues to influence popular culture through films, music, literature, and television.
Tales
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detective and mystery stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Annabel Lee
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher:
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Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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The Fall Of The House Of Usher
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with his gothic masterpiece, "The Fall of the House of Usher." This chilling tale of despair and madness invites readers into a crumbling mansion where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, leaving an indelible mark on the soul. As Poe unveils the tragic story of Roderick Usher and his sister Madeline, you’ll experience the psychological torment and eerie atmosphere that defines this classic. The narrative masterfully explores themes of isolation, fear, and the inexorable grip of fate.But here’s a question to ponder: What drives a family to the brink of destruction, and how does the weight of the past shape our present? Poe’s eerie storytelling prompts you to confront the shadows lurking within the human psyche. Delight in the rich, atmospheric language that paints vivid images of decay and despair. Each word is meticulously crafted, pulling you deeper into the Usher family's tragic plight and the mysteries that surround them. Are you prepared to confront the haunting truths within "The Fall of the House of Usher"?Engage with a narrative that not only captivates but also chills to the bone. This tale is an invitation to explore the darker aspects of the human experience. This is your chance to delve into the depths of Poe’s genius. Will you dare to uncover the secrets that lie within the walls of the House of Usher?Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this literary classic. Purchase "The Fall of the House of Usher" now, and let the chilling tale sweep you into a world of gothic intrigue!
A Classic Crime Collection
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471152499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The perfect Christmas gift! Curl up by the fire with this chilling collection of tales from one of the original masters of mystery and the macabre... 'Meantime the hellish tattoo of the heart increased. It grew quicker and quicker, and louder and louder every instant. The old man's terror must have been extreme! It grew louder, I say, louder every moment! --do you mark me well? I have told you that I am nervous: so I am. And now at the dead hour of the night, amid the dreadful silence of that old house, so strange a noise as this excited me to uncontrollable terror.' The melancholy, brilliance, passionate lyricism and torment of Edgar Allen Poe are all well represented in this timeless collection. Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humour and adventure, including stories such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Pit and the Pendulum, and his finest lyric and narrative poetry -The Ravenand Annabel Lee, to name just a few - that defined American romanticism and secured Poe as one of the most enduring literary voices of the nineteenth century.
The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
Author: Edgar Allan PoePublisher: Sterling
ISBN: 9781402773259
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of twenty-four illustrated stories by the nineteenth-century American writer best known for his tales of horror.
Author: Edgar Allan Poe