The Best Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

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Sprache - Englisch

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This unique edition contains the best short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, collected in one volume. The Tell-Tale Heart (1843) Is a short story told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by dismembering it and hiding it under the floorboards. Fall of the House of Usher (1839) As in all of Poe's short stories, "The Fall of the House of Usher" concentrates on a "single effect", in this case, the degeneration and decay of the Usher house and family. The Cask of Amontillado (1846) The story is set in a nameless Italian city in an unspecified year and is about the narrator's deadly revenge on a friend who, he believes, has insulted him. The narrative revolves around a person being buried alive—in this case, by immurement. The Pit and the Pendulum (1842) The short story is about the torments endured by a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, though Poe skews historical facts. The narrator of the story describes his experience of being tortured. The story is especially effective at inspiring fear in the reader because of its heavy focus on the senses, such as sound, emphasizing its reality, unlike many of Poe's stories which are aided by the supernatural. The Tell-Tale Heart (1843) It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by dismembering it and hiding it under the floorboards.


About the Author

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), an American writer, editor, and literary critic, is renowned for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. A central figure of Romanticism in the United States, his work advanced the emerging genre of detective fiction, notably with characters like C. Auguste Dupin. Poe's contributions to American literature include a distinctive narrative style marked by a vivid imagination, gothic themes, and psychological depth. His renowned anthology, 'The Best Tales of Edgar Allan Poe', showcases his literary prowess by capturing the breadth and depth of his storytelling. Poe's life was marred by struggles, including financial difficulties and the loss of several loved ones, which many believe reflected in the dark and often foreboding nature of his work. His narrative poem, 'The Raven', remains one of his most celebrated pieces, illustrating his command of language and rhythm. Poe's influence on literature extends beyond his lifetime, impacting not only the genre of horror but also inspiring the field of science fiction. Despite his untimely and mysterious death, Poe's legacy endures as a master of the short story and a pioneer of speculative fiction.

Product Details

Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 476 Pages

Filesize: 325.1 KB

ISBN: 8596547002123

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