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Mesaerion

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2013260 pagesBottletree Classics

Synopsis

This collection brings together a fascinating array of 19th-century short stories, blending elements of science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre. Featuring works from literary giants such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, alongside other notable authors, the anthology explores themes of scientific curiosity, the supernatural, and the darker aspects of human nature. Readers will encounter tales of mysterious inventions, strange phenomena, and psychological suspense, offering a glimpse into the imaginative landscape of the era.

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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...

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Giovanni GuascontiProtagonist
M. ValdemarProtagonist
Hilda SilfverlingProtagonist
Giacomo RappacciniAntagonist
Beatrice RappacciniSupporting

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Book cover of Mesaerion