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Beknopte biografie van de Engelse schrijver (1809-1849).

Verhalen: - Metzengerstein - Een verhaal uit Jeruzalem - Stelldichein - Berenice - Morella - Koning Pest - Een niet onallegorisch verhaal - Ligeia - Het systeem van dokter Teer en professor Feder - Eleonora - Het ovale portret - De masker van de rode dood - De oogglazen - Jij bent de man - De Sphinx - Hopp-Frosch - Van Kempelens uitvinding Fantastische reizen: - Het manuscript in de fles - De onvergelijkelijke avonturen van een zekere Hans Pfaall - Een val in de maalstroom - De langwerpige kist - De eland - De domein van Arnheim - Landors landhuis De geest van het kwaad: - De ondergang van het huis Usher - William Wilson - De man in de menigte - De put en de pendel - Het verraderlijke hart - De zwarte kat - Een verhaal uit de ruige bergen - De voortijdige begrafenis - Mesmerische openbaring - De kobold van de perverse - De feiten in de zaak Valdemar - Het vat Amontillado Detectiveromans: - De moorden in de Rue Morgue - Het geheim rond de dood van Marie Roget - De gouden kever - De gestolen brief Gedichten en proza: - Schaduw - Een parabel - Stilte - Een fabel Gedichten: - Tamerlane - De raaf - Ulalume - Annabel Lee

Fantasy - Een bundel met 30 fantastische verhalen van Edgar Allan Poe.

=Thirty famous stories

In het korte verhaal van Edgar Allan Poe (uit 1841) treedt voor het eerst een detective op. C. Auguste Dupin is een bijzonder intelligente detective die een dubbele moord moet oplossen. Twee vrouwen worden op bijzonder brute manier vermoord en heel Parijs is in rep en roer. Zijn scherpe verstand zet hem op het spoor van een heel bijzondere moordenaar. Zonder Poe's verhaal hadden Sherlock Holmes en Hercule Poirot misschien wel nooit bestaan. De verstripping van de detective laten tekenaar en scenarist het negentiende eeuwse Parijs, waar Dupin zijn onderzoek doet, op een zeer elegante manier tot leven komen.

Zdokonalte si znalost anglického jazyka nevšedním způsobem! Dvojjazyčné zpracování povídek Edgara Alana Poea, kdy na levé straně je původní text a vpravo překlad do češtiny, usnadňuje práci s knihou a odpadá tak zdlouhavé vyhledávání slovíček ve slovníku! Méně obvyklé výrazy, ustálená rčení nebo slovní spojení jsou v původním i přeloženém textu zvýrazněny. Dotisk r. 2001 a 2002.

Includes short stories, poems, and other works by one of the great American writers.

Delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Edgar Allan Poe, where suspense and terror reign supreme. In this collection of his greatest works, experience the haunting brilliance of The Raven, as a lone narrator confronts a mysterious visitor in a chilling tale of loss and madness. Enter the macabre depths of The Tell-Tale Heart, where a murderer's guilt manifests in haunting paranoia. Discover the mesmerizing detective skills of C. Auguste Dupin in Murders in the Rue Morgue, the pioneer of the modern detective story. These timeless classics display Poe's mastery of atmosphere, psychological complexity, and the power to elicit spine-tingling thrills.   

Legendary Black Veil Brides' founder and frontman Andy Biersack curated his favorite Edgar Allan Poe tales, presented here in their original language with supplemental materials.  Dive back into classics like  The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven , The Oval Portrait , and The Mask of the Red Death with accompanying original artwork and a foreword from Andy himself. This compact, small but mighty, Poe collection is made to be a staple on your shelf.

In the Preface to his poems, Edgar Allan Poe claimed that 'With me, poetry has been not a purpose, but a passion' and that 'I think nothing in this volume of much value to the public, or very creditable to myself'. Generations of poetry lovers would disagree. The haunting and melancholy cadences of The Raven, Annabel Lee, To Helen and The City in the Sea have entered the canon of truly memorable poetry wherever English is spoken. Poe's short and tragic life ended before he achieved the recognition that was his due; he was dismissed by Emerson as 'the jingle man', and in spite of his influence on poets such as Bierce, Crane, Rossetti and Swinburne, his reputation had to wait until the twentieth century before he was properly described by Yeats as 'always and for all lands a great lyric poet'. Book jacket.

Focusing on Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem, this work by John Henry Ingram delves into the origins and significance of "The Raven." Ingram offers insightful commentary and highlights the poem's literary influence through various translations and parodies. Additionally, it features Poe's own essay, "The Philosophy of Composition," where he explains his creative process behind the poem. This comprehensive exploration not only elevates Poe's legacy but also showcases the enduring impact of his work across different cultures and interpretations.

This collection features the works of a renowned author known for his contributions to the gothic and macabre genres. The second volume continues to explore dark themes, intricate plots, and complex characters that delve into the human psyche. Readers can expect a blend of chilling narratives and rich, atmospheric writing that captures the essence of fear and the supernatural. This volume stands as a testament to the author's enduring legacy in literature.

Contains sixty-seven tales, thirty-one poems, and one complete novel--The narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.

The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed through, despite which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time his works have influenced such major creative forces as the French poets Charles Baudelaire and Andre Gide, filmmaker D.W. Griffith and modern literary legend Allen Ginsberg. Best known for his poems and short fiction, Poe perfected the psychological thriller, invented the detective story, and rarely missed transporting the reader to his own supernal realm. He has also been hailed posthumously as one of the finest literary critics of the nineteenth century. In Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems fans may indulge in all of Poe's most imaginative short-stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in Rue Morgue, The Tell-Tale Heart, Ligeia and Ms. In A Bottle. His complete early and miscellaneous poetic masterpieces are also here, including The Raven, Ulalume, Annabel Lee, Tamerlane, as well as select reviews and narratives.

This text includes all of Poe's best-known tales and poems, with representative articles, criticism, letters and opinions.

A sweet little cat drives a man to insanity and murder....The grim death known as the plague roams a masquerade ball dressed in red....A dwarf seeks his final revenge on his captors....A sister calls to her beloved twin from beyond the grave....Prepare yourself. You are about to enter a world where you will be shocked, terrified, and, though you'll be too scared to admit it at first, secretly thrilled. Here are four tales -- The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop-Frog, and The Fall of the House of Usher -- by the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. The original tales have been ever so slightly dismembered -- but, of course, Poe understood dismemberment very well. And he would shriek in ghoulish delight at Gris Grimly's gruesomely delectable illustrations that adorn every page. So prepare yourself. And keep the lights on.

An anthology of short stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe including "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Purloined Letter," "Annabel Lee," and "The Raven."

Sedm příběhů upravených podle originálů Edgara Allana Poea v anglickém originále s jazykovým komentářem. Obsahuje množství cvičení a anglický slovníček.

1993

The stories and poems selected for this volume give a true picture of Poe's artistry and genius.

Gathers Poe's poems, tales, and sketches, along with his longer works of fiction and essays on poetry and literature, and offers a chronology of his life and information on his work

Das Gedicht ›Der Rabe‹ machte Edgar Allan Poe, der bis dahin als Autor von Detektiv- und Gruselgeschichten erfolgreich war, als Lyriker bekannt. Manche Einflüsse sind im Text wiederzuerkennen, von Bürgers damals sehr beliebter Schauerballade ›Lenore‹ bis zu Charles Dickens Roman ›Barnaby Rudge‹, in dem ein Rabe das Wort ›nobody‹ sprechen kann. Sehr früh erschienen auch illustrierte Ausgaben dieses erzählenden Gedichts. Zu den bekanntesten Illustratoren gehört Gustave Doré, dessen eindrucksvolle Illustrationen unsere Ausgabe wiedergibt. Carl Theodor Eben schuf im 19. Jahrhundert eine deutsche Übersetzung, die dem Original hinsichtlich Inhalt, Vers und Metrik am nächsten kommt. Im Anhang bringt unsere Ausgabe Poes literaturtheoretisch-ästhetischen Essay ›The Philosophy of Composition‹, in dem der Dichter seine lyriktheoretische Grundposition anhand der Entstehungsgeschichte des Gedichts ›Der Rabe‹ beschreibt.

The book explores the life and literary evolution of Edgar Allan Poe, who transitioned from poetry to prose after facing early hardships, including the loss of his parents and financial struggles. It highlights his journey to fame, particularly with the publication of "The Raven," which established him as a master of the mysterious and macabre. Additionally, the volume includes his lesser-known essay on poetry, offering valuable insights into his artistic philosophy and enriching the understanding of his contributions to literature.

Featuring a selection of 50 remarkable poems, this collection showcases the diverse themes and haunting beauty characteristic of Poe's work. Readers will encounter his mastery of the macabre, exploration of love and loss, and intricate use of rhythm and meter. Each poem reflects Poe's unique ability to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought, making this anthology a compelling journey through his poetic genius. Ideal for both new readers and long-time fans, it captures the essence of one of literature's most enigmatic figures.

This collection features the works of a prominent figure in gothic and macabre literature, showcasing their unique storytelling style and dark themes. Volume one delves into haunting narratives that explore the depths of human emotion and the supernatural. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of eerie atmospheres, complex characters, and thought-provoking plots that set the stage for the subsequent volume. This edition promises to captivate both new readers and long-time fans of the genre.

Ungewöhnliche Mordgeschichten bekannter Meister - K. R. G. Browne - 'Through the window'; G. D. H. and M. Cole - 'A lesson in crime'; Edgar Allan Poe - 'A telltale heart', 'The cask of amontillado'; Dorothy L. Sayers - 'The fountain plays'. Außerdem - Kurzbiografien von Edgar Allan Poe und Dorothy L. Sayers. Mit diesen handlichen Bänden kann sich jeder auf besonders unterhaltsame Weise in der englischen Sprache fortbilden. Weniger bekannte Vokabeln sind erläutert.

Sbírka hororových povídek od amerických a britských autorů z celého spektra žánru. V Černém kocourovi z pera E. A. Poea se domácí mazlíček vrátí z mrtvých, aby vykonal pomstu na svém bývalém majiteli. V povídce Soudcův dům od Brama Stokera se vydáme na tajemné panství s temnou historií, v jehož zdech se prohání hejno krys. Naopak Příšerný ženich Washingtona Irvinga je téměř hravé vyprávění, které několikrát převrátí čtenářské očekávání. Ani ostatní příběhy nezůstávají svému žánru nic dlužné a ukáží nám šílenstvím pokřivenou realitu či alchymistickou laboratoř. Díky dvojjazyčnému anglicko-českému vydání si čtenář může povídky vychutnat i v originální podobě.

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This illustrated collection features Edgar Allan Poe's influential works in detective fiction and science fiction, along with beloved poems. It includes well-known tales such as "The House of Usher" and "The Pit and the Pendulum," highlighting his enduring impact on American literature.

This collection of Poe's work includes some of the most exciting and haunting 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 peopled with neurotics and social outcasts, obsessed with unknown terrors or preoccupied with seemingly insolvable mysteries. This beautiful hardcover edition is a collector's volume, illustrated throughout, and makes a wonderful addition to a library, or a perfect gift for a lover of classic literature.

Edgar Allan Poe's gift for the macabre influenced Baudelaire and French symbolism, Freudian analysis, the detective novel and the Hollywood film. His psychologically profound stories, which comprise this book, represent the darker side of the 19th-century American sensibility.

Great Ghost Stories is a volume filled with strange sights, spirits, words and actions from beyond the grave.This rich and diverse collection brings together some of the best spooky writing of all time.

Autor fantastických a mystických příběhů a současně zakladatel detektivního a hororového žánru ve své povídce z roku 1843 ukazuje, že spousta zdánlivě nevysvětlitelných náhod hraničících až s magií může mít prosté logické a racionální vysvětlení.

ACE 0-425-12020-1 The Raven, Annabel Lee, Eldorado, The Sleeper, The Haunted Place, The Conqueror Worm, The City in the Sea. Here are some of the world's most fascinating, best-loved poems. Edgar Allan Poe's verses - masterpieces of mystery, horror, melancholy and famous artist Gahan Wilson, whose work finds the eerie in the most common of situations, brings the perfect, surreal touch to Poe's elegantly dark poems.

Edgar Allan Poe’s gift for the macabre–his genius in finding the strangeness lurking at the heart of things–was so extraordinary that he exerted a major influence on Baudelaire and French symbolism, on Freudian analysis, and also on the detective novel and the Hollywood movie. His psychologically profound stories of encounters with the marvelous, the uncanny, and the dreadful represent–in contrast to the optimism of writers like Emerson and Whitman–the other, darker side of the nineteenth-century American sensibility. (Jacket Status: Jacketed)

The life of American writer Edgar Allan Poe was characterized by a dramatic series of successes and failures, breakdowns and recoveries, personal gains and hopes dashed, through which he created some of the finest literature the world has ever known. Over time, his works have influenced major creative forces such as the French poets Charles Baudelaire and Andre Gide, filmmaker D.W. Griffith, and modern literary legend Allen Ginsberg. Best known for his poems and short fiction, Poe perfected the psychological thriller, invented the detective story, and rarely missed transporting the reader to his own supernatural realm. He has also been hailed posthumously as one of the finest literary critics of the nineteenth century.

A selection of tales and poems, visually interpreted with photographs by Simon Marsden, capturing the world as Poe envisaged it.

Built around the assessment objectives for AS and A2 level English, offering explanations, examples, exercises, summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggested answers.

Featuring classic short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, this deluxe hardback edition includes acclaimed illustrations by Harry Clarke, an art nouveau artist. The collection showcases Poe's mastery of horror with haunting tales like "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr. Brook Haley, the book highlights themes of murder, madness, and suspense. The striking sprayed edges and gold-embossed cover design make it a beautiful gift edition, enhanced by fantastical illustrations that complement the eerie narratives.

Edgar Allan Poe significantly shaped American literature through his pioneering contributions to the short story and the popularization of romantic Gothic fiction in the 19th century. He is also credited with almost single-handedly inventing the detective fiction genre. Understanding his work is crucial for anyone looking to grasp the evolution and richness of American literary traditions.

Edgar Allan Poe remains the unsurpassed master of works of mystery and madness in this outstanding collection of Poe's prose and poetry are sixteen of his finest tales, including "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "William Wilson," "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "Eleonora". Here too is a major selection of what Poe characterized as the passion of his life, his poems - "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," Ulalume," "Lenore," "The Bells," and more, plus his glorious prose poem "Silence - A Fable" and only full-length novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym.

Edgar Allan Poe Born in Boston in 1809, Edgar Allan Poe was the possessor of one of the most original imaginations the world has ever known. The inventor of the modern detective story, a master of the tale of horror, a poet of haunting melody, Poe has gripped the intellect, the emotions, and the esthetic impulses of the world's readers for over a century. Great Tales and Poems Here, in one volume, are the masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, and the finest lyric and narrative poetry of the ill-fated genius who was one of America's supreme writers.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" ist ein Meisterwerk Edgar Allan Poes, das mehrmals verfilmt wurde

This volume contains a collection of some of the best short stories ever written by Edgar Allan Poe. A master of the macabre, Poe exhibits his literary prowess in these classic short stories. Contained within this volume are the following: The Gold-Bug, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Balloon-Hoax, The Purloined Letter, A Descent into the Maelstrom, The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart."

Edgar Allan Poe - Selected Poems Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Orphaned by the age of two, he was brought up by foster-parents, Following his expulsion from both the University of Virginia and West Point, he led a precarious existence as an editor, critic and writer. In 1844 his poem 'The Raven' caused a sensation, but after his wife's death in 1847 he drank heavily and died mysteriously in Baltimore.

Since their first publication in the 1830s and 1840s, Edgar Allan Poe's extraordinary Gothic tales have established themselves as classics of horror fiction and have also created many of the conventions which still dominate the genre of detective fiction. As well as being highly enjoyable, Poe's tales are works of very real intellectual exploration. Attentive to the historical and political dimensions of these very American tales, this new selection places the most popular -- `The Fall of the House of Usher', `The Masque of the Red Death', `The Murders in the Rue Morgue; and `The Purloined Letter' -- alongside less well-known travel narratives, metaphysical essays and political satires.

Povídky E. A. Poea, považovaného za zakladatele moderního hororu a detektivky, nepřestávají vábit stále nové generace čtenářů. Přestože vznikly před více než půldruhým stoletím, Poeův literární styl, s jakým vytváří tajemnou atmosféru a odkrývá temné vrstvy lidské duše, zůstává svěží a fascinující. Dvojjazyčný výbor sedmi povídek.

READ BY DAVID SOUL Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was an American poet, writer, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe’s full-blooded Gothic style influenced generations of writers, filmmakers and musicians, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Baudelaire to Roger Corman and Lou Reed. The five tales collected here range from the famous to the obscure, but each displays Poe's unique sense of the macabre and his love for the baroque. A victim of the Inquisition finds himself in a nightmarish torture chamber, a castle is besieged by plague, a man becomes obsessed by the evil eye of his fellow lodger, a mesmerist suspends a man's life at the point of death and a jester takes his revenge on his cruel employers.

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For lovers of timeless classics, this series of beautifully packaged and affordably priced editions of world literature encompasses a variety of literary genres, including drama, fiction, poetry, and essays. Los lectores tomarán un gran placer en descubrir los clásicos con estas bellas y económicas ediciones de literatura famosa y universal. Esta selección editorial cuenta con títulos que abarcan todos los géneros literarios, desde teatro, narrativa, poesía y el ensayo.

This chapbook assembles two of Edgar Allan Poe's notable gothic tales, "William Wilson" and "MS. Found in a Bottle."

And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot The lines from 'Ligeia' epitomize the familiar Poe, the arch-priest of Gothic horror, author of 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. That Poe, unquestioned master of 'the Grotesque and Arabesque', is fully represented here, but the volume also includes generous selections from his poetry and critical writings. Together they amount to a portrait of a complex personality, that of a conscious aesthete, the most exotic of American writers, who was at the same time keenly engaged in an astonishing variety of interests. Nor are the 'Grotesque' tales the simple manipulations of terror that they seem; David Galloway's introduction reveals their author as a profoundly serious writer, whose investigations of extreme states of conscious- ness have a particular relevance for our time. The cover shows a detail from 'Oiseau' by Odilon Redon (photo Jean-Pierre Leloir, Snark International) The portrait of Edgar Allan Poe inside the front cover is by Ismael Gentz --back cover

Part of a series of Jane Austen's works, with introductions by Austen scholars, together with 12 pages of colour introducing the characters, locations and times of Jane Austen.

The Bells Annabel Lee Sonnet—Silence To One in Paradise The Raven Lenore Dreams To Helen The Haunted Palace A Dream Within a Dream The City in the Sea To F Romance The Sleeper Ulalume Eldorado To the River— Bridal Ballad To my Mother To Helen The Valley of Unrest To-- Israfel Song To Fairyland A Valentine Dreamland Alone Tamerlane

In this graphic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's works, the celebrated narrative poem 'The Raven' and several of his short stories are brought to life by Pete Katz's superbly dark illustrations. Poe was a master of Gothic fiction, and the genre's core themes of horror, death and romance feature strongly in this collection, which includes The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.

Master of the gothic genre, Poe made fear his quintessential theme and the principal tool for understanding psychological dynamics. Characterized by an unmistakable dreamlike and visionary atmosphere, Poe's tales contain truths that reside beyond appearances: the vision is not real, yet it is true. "Those who dream by day know many things that escape those who dream only at night," he states in "Eleonora." The complex, elusive, and disconcerting world surrounding every man, the mysteries to penetrate in order to understand the essence of things, as well as the radical dismay that this kind of inquiry provokes, are the subjects that obsess the American writer and from which his stories often arise. They still manage to captivatingly engage the attention of readers.

Presents a collection of Poe's short stories and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Raven," accompanied by steampunk-inspired illustrations.

Acknowledged as one of the most brilliant American writers, Edgar Allan Poe crafted a fantastic world filled with mystery and horror that has thrilled readers for generations. This edition includes Poe's most famous tales and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Purloined Letter," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Raven," "Lenore," and "Annabel Lee."

A collection of stories from such authors as James Thurber, Guy de Maupassant, Ray Bradbury, H G Wells, etc.

Featuring 15 classic tales from iconic gothic authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, this collection immerses readers in the genre's eerie landscapes filled with supernatural forces and unsettling emotions. Set against backdrops of crumbling castles and haunted manors, these stories explore themes of mystery, lost secrets, and shocking violence. The luxury hardback edition showcases striking sprayed edge designs, enhancing the allure of these timeless narratives that pushed the boundaries of fiction in the 18th century.

Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe’s verse in this complete poetry collection. Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was by nature and choice a poet. From his exquisite lyric “To Helen,” to his immortal masterpieces, “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells,” and “The Raven,” Poe stands beside the celebrated English romantic poets Shelley, Byron, and Keats, and his haunting, sensuous poetic vision profoundly influenced the Victorian giants Swinburne, Tennyson, and Rossetti. Today his dark side speaks eloquently to contemporary readers in poems such as “The Haunted Palace” and “The Conqueror Worm,” with their powerful images of madness and the macabre. But even at the end of his life, Poe reached out to his art for comfort and courage, giving us in “Eldorado” a talisman to hold during our darkest moments—a timeless gift from a great American writer. Includes an Introduction by Jay Parini and an Afterword by April Bernard

These writings testify to a comic vision derived from a keen sense of literary absurdities and pretensions while offering important insights into Poe's more serious ficiton

This classic series of plays, novels, and stories has been adapted, in a friendly format, for students reading at a various levels. Reading Level: 4-8 Interest Level: 6-12

This chilling collection of horror stories contains some of Edgar Allan Poe's best known stories. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers into mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders

The stories in the tales of Edgar Allan Poe were originally published between 1839 and 1845.

"Four short stories of murder and mystery, in which Edgar Allan Poe wrote about terrible people who lead strange lives."--Amazon.com

A volume collection of Poe's tales and poems. This book includes 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' 'The Mystery of Marie Roget,' 'The Purloined Letter,' 'The Raven.' A selection of tales and poems that are representative of some genre written by Poe.

Nine gripping tales of psychological terror and the supernatural, by the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story: *Ligeia *The Fall of the House of Usher *The Murders in the Rue Morgue *The Masque of the Red Death *The Pit and the Pendulum *The Tell-Tale Heart *The Gold-Bug *The Black Cat *The Cask of Amontillado

The Pit and the Pendulum...The Purloined Letter...The Tell-Tale Heart...A Descent into Maelstrom...and six other choice chillers by the acknowledged master of mystery, fantasy, and horror. These ten absorbing stories, selected by a famed anthologist of science-fiction and the supernatural, prove that even after a century Poe's imagination still works it macabre magic. --back cover

The short story is one of the most skilled and entertaining of literary forms. This marvellous collection rangers over nearly five thousand years and includes stories from countries all round the world. Many of the great classical authors are included such as Dickens, Hardy, Balzac, Zola, de Maupassant, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Hawthorne, O. Henry and Poe. Other writers equally worthy of fame, but little known outside their own countries, have been specially translater for this volume. The stories have been arranged under their country of origin and each section is introduced by a compact survey of the development of the short story within that country. Every story is preceded by a useful biographical note on the author. Altogether, 178 different tales have been gathered here, each among the best of its kind. Tragic, comic, romantic or macabre, they are guaranteed to bring hours of pleasure to every reader.