This volume contains five stories – some short, some long. Each that builds upon the heritage of the other. It starts with The Castle of Ontarato (1764) by Horace Walpole which is considered the first, "Gothic Novel"; Vathek, An Arabian Tale (1782) by William Beckford, was influenced by Walpole and Arabian Nights; The Last Man (1826) by Mary Shelley carries on the theme of the previous works, but could be viewed as one of the first science fiction post-apocalyptic novels; The Masque of the...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of The Cask of Amontillado.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Edgar Allan Poe, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside The Cask of Amontillado:I continued, as was my wont, to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my smile now ...

Volume One of a new five-volume edition of Poes works, based on the Raven edition of 1903. It includes three articles about Edgar Allan Poe and the tales The Unparalleled Adventures of one Hans Pfaal, The Gold-Bug, Four Beasts in One - the Homo-Cameleopard, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, The Balloon-Hoax, Ms. Found in a Bottle and The Oval Portrait.This is a high quality book of the original classic edition.This is a freshly published edition of ...

I love the imagery Poe conjurs. I love the dark psychological revelations experienced by the characters. Dark, intelligent, and at times underrated. Poe is probably one of the best poets/writers from his time. Died way too soon.His body of work is a must have for anyone interested in classic and intelligent literature. His writings depicted very real characters and subjects, at times dark but always cleverly written.Some of classic literature from this time seemed a bit dry...

This is a high quality book of the original classic edition.Contents: The Purloined Letter, The Thousand-And-Second Tale Of Scheherazade, A Descent Into The Maelström, Von Kempelen And His Discovery, Mesmeric Revelation, The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar, The Black Cat, The Fall Of The House Of Usher, Silence?A Fable, The Masque Of The Red Death, The Cask Of Amontillado, The Imp Of The Perverse, The Island Of The Fay, The Assignation, The Pit And The Pendulum, The Premature Buri...

The complete US Public Domain works [except for the essay "Eureka: A Prose Poem"] of Edgar Allan Poe converted for easy reading by cross-platform ebook / ePUB standards. Organized by form (essay, novel, poetry, etc.) and listed alphabetically for quicker navigation, a master table of contents leads you to specific tables of contents for each included work that requires such. This volume includes:[The] Poetic Principle (Essay)The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym [of Nantuk...

Set in the dark and gloomy atmosphere of the Usher House this is the story of the last survivors of a prestigious family. The writer delves into the personality of the protagonist to comment on the deterioration faced by him. This is a probe into the individuals life through which a psychological depth is imparted to the narration.

The story is said in the most enthralling manner that it makes it very interesting as well as introspective. Even though it appears to be very literal but the crux of the matter is all about the inevitability of death. The prince thought that with his power and position he could defy the plague that caused death in his kingdom. But eventually even he is not spared because on the figurative level it is not a plague but death itself, that does not spare anyone. Prince Prospero's intentions a...

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Super Science Showcase Screamers: Spooky Science HalloweenWhere spooky stories meet real science!Step aboard the starship Muse with Mischief Marie for a thrilling Halloween adventure that blends eerie tales, classic literature, and mind-bending science! From haunted houses to ghostly legends, this anthology brings together ten spine-tingling stories-pairing classic authors like Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Oscar Wilde,...

Poes only complete novel that recounts the story of young Pym a stowaway aboard a whaling ship. His various hair-raising escapades like experiencing a shipwreck and dealing with cannibals keep the reader enthralled. Poe's unique genius is at its zenith as he relates this captivating tale with an allegorical richness that completely satiates the reader.

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