Titles In The Set: 1. Short Stories and Satire 2. Classic Tales of Horror 3. The Raven and Other Poems 4. Two Tales of Travel 5. Tales of Adventure and Mystery Description: Short Stories and Satire This humorous collection of short and satirical stories by Edgar Allan Poe is filled with interesting settings and surprising mysteries that will satisfy and entertain any reader. From the mysterious General in "The Man That Was Used Up" to the cabbage-obsessed inhabitants of Vondervotteimittiss, each of Poe's characters is absurd and alarming in one way or the other. Each story will take you on an incredible journey into the world of the legendary storyteller who used his writing to satirize nineteenth-century society and culture. Stories in this collection also include "The Devil in Belfry, y," "The Balloon Hoax." and "Bon Bon. Classic Tales of Horror "I listened--in extremity of horror. The sound came again--it was a sigh. Rushing to the corpse, I saw-distinctly saw--a tremor upon the lips." This nail-biting collection of horror stories by Edgar Allan Poe includes "The Oblong Box," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and many more chilling tales. Themes of death, guilt, and revenge guide the master of macabre's storytelling through this petrifying journey. Packed with haunting rhythm, settings, and sounds, Poe's stories feature gruesome murders, life-threatening voyages, and gothic surroundings that will immerse and entertain readers young and old. The Raven and Other Poems A collection of verse from one of America's greatest writers, the undisputed master of Gothic horror, and a true literary pioneer. In this anthology, readers will discover the full range of Poe's poetry. The mysterious and lyrical "The Raven" immediately became a sensation when it was first published; "The Bells presents Poe's mastery over language; "Sonnet to Science" is a fascinating meditation on rationalism; while "The City in the Sea" and "The Haunted Palace" are filled with fantastic terrors. Two Tales of Travel Edgar Allan Poe's two novels are packed with exciting settings and heart-stopping drama that will entertain any fan of adventure. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket takes the reader on a thrilling ocean voyage filled with terrifying creatures and unavoidable danger towards the South Pole. The Journal of Julius Rodman follows a courageous expedition across the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Northwestern America. These novels showcase the immense power of the land and sea, and what man is capable of when left to his own devices in nature. Tales of Adventure and Mystery Considered to be the first modern detective story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is just one of the tales in this gripping collection of adventure stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Filled with mystery and intrigue, the story introduces C. Auguste Dupin, the amateur investigator, who also features in "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" and "The Purloined Letter." Suspensefully entertaining, the trilogy...

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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

EAN: 9781398829817

MPN: 9781398829817

SKU: 42628158259379