Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe s Amusing Tales A Collection of Short Stories written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a collection of short stories written by Edgar Allen Poe. Displaying a more comedic side of Poe’s writing, these masterful stories are highly recommended for all lovers of the form, and constitute must-reads for fans of Poe’s seminal work. The stories included in this collection are: 'Bon-Bon', 'The Business Man', 'The Angel of the Odd', 'X-Ing A Paragrab' and 'Never Bet the Devil Your Head'. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this collection now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Download or read book Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new selection for the NEA’s Big Read program A compact selection of Poe’s greatest stories and poems, chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts for their Big Read program. This selection of eleven stories and seven poems contains such famously chilling masterpieces of the storyteller’s art as “The Tell-tale Heart,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” and “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and such unforgettable poems as “The Raven,” “The Bells,” and “Annabel Lee.” Poe is widely credited with pioneering the detective story, represented here by “The Purloined Letter,” “The Mystery of Marie Roget,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” Also included is his essay “The Philosophy of Composition,” in which he lays out his theory of how good writers write, describing how he constructed “The Raven” as an example.

Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe s Tales of Horror A Collection of Short Stories Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short stories horrifying enough to make your skin crawl, Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tales are not for the faint of heart. Delve into gothic worlds with Poe’s most famous works, including ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, Edgar Allan Poe was one of the first American short story writers, and he is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Those who wish to be absorbed in dark tales and gruesome themes need look no further than this collection of thrilling tales. The stories featured in this volume include: - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - Hop-Frog - The Black Cat - The Cask of Amontillado - Some Words with a Mummy - The Masque of the Red Death - The Pit and the Pendulum - The Premature Burial

Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe s Tales of Science Fiction A Collection of Short Stories Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a fantastic collection of short stories by Edgar Allen Poe, including 'The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall', 'The Conversation Of Eiros And Charmion', and 'A Descent Into The Maelström'. These marvellous examples of Poe’s masterful short story prowess are highly recommended for lovers of science fiction, and would make for worthy additions to any collection. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Download or read book Humorous Tales written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Duc de L'Omlette -- Lionizing -- Tale of Jerusalem -- Bon-bon -- The man that was used up -- King pest -- Loss of breath -- Four beasts in one - the homo-cameleopard -- The devil in the belfry -- Three Sundays in a week -- Never bet the Devil your head -- Why the little Frenchman wears his hand in a sling -- The angel of the odd -- The business man -- Literary life of Thingum Bob, Esq. -- How to write a Blackwood article -- A predicament -- X-ing a paragrab -- Diddling -- Von Kempelen and his discovery -- Mellonta Tauta.

Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe Ultimate Collection written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 1826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this carefully created collection of Po's complete works, which has been designed to the highest digital standards. Novels The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket The Journal of Julius Rodman Short Stories The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter The Gold-Bug The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade The Man of the Crowd The Tell-Tale Heart The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Black Cat The Masque of the Red Death The Pit and the Pendulum Ligeia The Oval Portrait A Tale of the Ragged Mountains Eleonora A Dream Metzengerstein The Assignation Berenice Morella William Wilson The Imp of the Perverse Hop-Frog The Light-House Ms. Found in a Bottle A Descent into the Maelstrom The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar The Balloon-Hoax Mesmeric Revelation Some Words with a Mummy Mystification The Premature Burial The Oblong Box The Spectacles The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether The Sphinx The Island of the Fay The Landscape Garden Morning on the Wissahiccon The Domain of Arnheim Landor's Cottage The Duc de l'Omelette A Tale of Jerusalem Loss of Breath Bon-Bon Lionizing King Pest Four Beasts in One – The Homo-Cameleopard How to Write a Blackwood Article A Predicament The Devil in the Belfry The Man That Was Used Up The Business Man Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling Never Bet the Devil Your Head Three Sundays in a Week Diddling The Angel of the Odd The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq. Mellonta Tauta Von Kempelen and His Discovery X-ing a Paragrab The Power of Words The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion The Colloquy of Monos and Una Shadow Silence... The Complete Poetical Works Plays Essays & Miscellanea The Life and Letters of Edgar Allan Poe Memorandum (Autobiographical Essay) The Dreamer – Life and Work of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic, best known for his poetry and short stories.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Illustrated Edition written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 1229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated Edition) offers readers a captivating collection of Poe's most famous short stories, known for their macabre themes, psychological depth, and Gothic atmosphere. Poe's innovative literary style, characterized by suspenseful storytelling and intricate plots, has solidified his reputation as a master of the horror genre. This illustrated edition includes haunting visuals that enhance the reader's experience of Poe's dark and complex narratives, making it a must-have for fans of classic American literature. Each story in this anthology showcases Poe's unparalleled ability to evoke fear and suspense, leaving readers enthralled with his haunting imagery and twisted characters. Edgar Allan Poe, a renowned literary figure of the 19th century, drew inspiration from his tumultuous life experiences to write tales that continue to resonate with readers today. His fascination with death and the supernatural shines through in his works, reflecting his own struggles and inner demons. Poe's legacy as a pioneer of psychological horror is evident in the timeless quality of his stories, drawing readers into a world of mystery and macabre intrigue. I recommend The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated Edition) to readers who appreciate dark, atmospheric tales that delve into the depths of the human psyche. This collection showcases Poe's unparalleled talent for crafting chilling narratives that linger in the mind long after reading, making it a classic addition to any literary enthusiast's library.

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Download or read book Edgar Allan Poe s Detective Stories and Murderous Tales A Collection of Short Stories Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a fantastic collection of short stories by Edgar Allen Poe, including 'Thou art the Man', 'The Black Cat', 'The Gold-Bug', 'The Imp of the Perverse', 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', 'The Mystery of Marie Roget', 'The Purloined Letter', and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'. These marvellous examples of Poe’s masterful fiction writing prowess are highly recommended for lovers of the detective genre, and would make for worthy additions to any collection. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing "Bon-Bon” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Download or read book A Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Legend Classics written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Legend Press. This book was released on 2021-12-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Legend Classics series Sleep, those little slices of death — how I loathe them. Behold: a selection of short stories from the master of the macabre, Edgar Allen Poe. From the brilliant mind of a man responsible for popularising the genres of detective fiction and science fiction come these unforgettable tales of death, decay and the dark depths of human emotion. They will, almost inevitably, crawl under your skin and into your brain. The Legend Classics series: Around the World in Eighty Days The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Importance of Being Earnest Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Metamorphosis The Railway Children The Hound of the Baskervilles Frankenstein Wuthering Heights Three Men in a Boat The Time Machine Little Women Anne of Green Gables The Jungle Book The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories Dracula A Study in Scarlet Leaves of Grass The Secret Garden The War of the Worlds A Christmas Carol Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Heart of Darkness The Scarlet Letter This Side of Paradise Oliver Twist The Picture of Dorian Gray Treasure Island The Turn of the Screw The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Emma The Trial A Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan Poe Grimm Fairy Tales The Awakening Mrs Dalloway Gulliver’s Travels The Castle of Otranto Silas Marner Hard Times

Download or read book Tales of Mystery and Imagination written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Featuring Edgar Allan Poe's short story which inspired The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix** This collection of Poe's work contains some of the most exciting and haunting short stories ever written. They range from the poetic to the mysterious to the darkly comic, yet all possess the genius for the grotesque that defines Poe's writing. They are filled with social outcasts, obsessed with nameless terrors or preoccupied with seemingly unsolvable mysteries. 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher' are frightening stories, while in the 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and 'The Mystery of Marie Roget' we find the origins of modern detective fiction. Collectively, these tales represent the best of Edgar Allan Poe's prose work before his premature death in 1849. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination features an afterword by Jonty Claypole. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surreal tales of suspense and imagination from an American master The Complete Short Stories is the ultimate collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s tales of the macabre—from the world-famous classics “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Cask of the Amontillado” to lesser-known masterpieces such as “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether” and “The Devil in the Belfry.” Fans of Poe’s Gothic tales of horror will thrill to discover his brilliant French detective, C. Auguste Dupin. Readers familiar with Poe’s mysteries will find new pleasure in his dark comedy and early science fiction stories. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the most brilliant and influential authors in American history, and The Complete Short Stories is a must-have for every admirer of his work. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

Download or read book 18 Best Stories by Edgar Allan Poe written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Dell. This book was released on 2012-07-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chilling compilation of some of Edgar Allen Poe's best-loved stories, edited by Vincent Price and Chandler Brossard and with an introduction by Vincent Price, including: The Black Cat - The Fall of the House of Usher - The Masque of the Red Death - The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar - The Premature Burial - Ms. Found in a Bottle - A Tale of the Ragged Mountains - The Sphinx - The Murders in the Rue Morgue - The Tell-Tale Heart - The Gold-Bug - The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether - The Man That Was Used Up - The Balloon Hoax - A Descent Into the Maelstrom - The Purloined Letter - The Pit and The Pendulum - The Cask of Amontillado

Download or read book The Collected Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2004 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Allan Poe was the master of tales of mystery and the macbre, and is considered the inventor of detective fiction. This extensive collection also includes his finest poetry.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 1053 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection comprises 69 short stories - all of the stories Poe is known to have written. Table of contents: The Bargain Lost (1831), Loss of Breath (1831), A Dream (1831), The Duc de L'Omelette (1831), Metzengerstein (1831), A Tale of Jerusalem (1831), The Assignation (1833), Four Beasts in One (1833), Manuscript Found in a Bottle (1833), A Parable (1833), Silence — A Fable (1833), Berenice (1835), Bon-Bon (1835), King Pest (1835), Lionizing (1835), Morella (1835), The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaal (1835), Mystification (1837), Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling (1837), How to Write a Blackwood Article (1838), Ligeia (1838), The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion (1839), The Devil in the Belfry (1839), The Fall of the House of Usher (1839), The Man That Was Used Up (1839), William Wilson (1839), The Journal of Julius Rodman (1839-1840), The Business Man (1840), Lionizing (1835), The Man of the Crowd (1840), The Colloquy of Monos and Una (1841), A Descent into the Maelström (1841), Eleonora (1841), The Island of the Fay (1841), The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841), Never Bet the Devil Your Head (1841), Three Sundays in a Week (1841), The Black Cat (1842), The Domain of Arnheim (1842), The Masque of the Red Death (1842), The Oval Portrait (1842), The Pit and the Pendulum (1842), The Tell-Tale Heart (1842), Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences (1843), The Gold-Bug (1843), The Angel of the Odd (1844), The Balloon-Hoax (1844), The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq. (1844), Mesmeric Revelation (1844), The Oblong Box (1844), The Purloined Letter (1844), The Premature Burial (1844), Some Words with a Mummy (1844), The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether (1844)...

Download or read book 7 best short stories by Edgar Allan Poe written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2018-07-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of the 7 best short stories of one of the most read horror, detective and science fiction authors ever to have been published, Edgar Allan Poe. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: The Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amontillado The Masque of the Red Death The Pit and the Pendulum The Fall of the House of Usher The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe has influenced many great writers and creative minds like Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Machen, H.P. Lovecraft, Jules Verne, Clark Ashton Smith, Charles Baudelaire, Ambrose Bierce, Jorge Luis Borges, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, among many others.

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