Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.[1] He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in...
Eight Tales of Terror (Cask of Amontillado / Fall of the House of Usher / Hop-Frog / Imp of the Perverse / Ligeia / Mask of the Red Death / MS. Found in a Bottle / William Wilson)
Eight Tales of Terror (Cask of Amontillado / Fall of the House of Usher / Hop-Frog / Imp of the Perverse / Ligeia / Mask of the Red Death / MS. Found in a Bottle / William Wilson)
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This collection presents eight chilling tales from the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. Readers will encounter stories of obsession, madness, and the supernatural, exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche. From the vengeful depths of 'The Cask of Amontillado' to the decaying grandeur of 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' these narratives delve into themes of death, decay, and psychological torment, leaving a lasting impression.
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Eight Tales of TerrorMass Market Paperback, 1978
196 pages
Scholastic Book ServicesLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780590411363printing (20)5 editions available
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