Tales of Mystery and Terror (Puffin Classics)
by Edgar Allan Poe
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A collection of thirteen mystery and horror tales written by the American author, including "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Pit and the Pendulum."Tags
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Terror and mystery. The title words reveal the grotesque imaginations of a genius writer. A lot of the tales have a storyteller who are on the brink of insanity, if he has not altogether lost it. A murderer haunted by the heartbeat of his victim. Another driven to madness by a black cat. One in a dungeon facing severe torture that but from what source?, a haunted house in "Usher", a ship heading for a horrible sci-fi-like fate - and even a rather humorous tale with the title "Words with a Mummy".
This selection has 13 of his best known tales. The variety is refreshing. Pit and the Pendulum - The House of Usher - A Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat are among them. Missing are his three detective stories (fx the famous The Murders in the Rue show more Morgue) - I will read them later in a separate collection.
OK, it's not my favorite genre - (and definitely not my favorite cover) but Poe has an ability to describe the sense of madness and horror when people are facing death or the fate of their foul deeds. It's just brilliant writing. And also seemingly normal incidents are suddenly turned upside down with fantasy and the grotesque.
This is a good selection that will give you a good idea whether to pursue more Poe or not. But do give him a chance. show less
This selection has 13 of his best known tales. The variety is refreshing. Pit and the Pendulum - The House of Usher - A Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat are among them. Missing are his three detective stories (fx the famous The Murders in the Rue show more Morgue) - I will read them later in a separate collection.
OK, it's not my favorite genre - (and definitely not my favorite cover) but Poe has an ability to describe the sense of madness and horror when people are facing death or the fate of their foul deeds. It's just brilliant writing. And also seemingly normal incidents are suddenly turned upside down with fantasy and the grotesque.
This is a good selection that will give you a good idea whether to pursue more Poe or not. But do give him a chance. show less
Mezcla de historias interesantes e historias nada interesantes.
Especialmente "words with a mummy" que no es mas que eso, unas palabras con una momia. No veo ni el misterio ni el terror.
Especialmente "words with a mummy" que no es mas que eso, unas palabras con una momia. No veo ni el misterio ni el terror.
Mezcla de historias interesantes e historias nada interesantes.
Especialmente "words with a mummy" que no es mas que eso, unas palabras con una momia. No veo ni el misterio ni el terror.
Especialmente "words with a mummy" que no es mas que eso, unas palabras con una momia. No veo ni el misterio ni el terror.
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Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 19, 1809. In 1827, he enlisted in the United States Army and his first collection of poems, Tamerlane and Other Poems, was published. In 1835, he became the editor of the Southern Literary Messenger. Over the next ten years, Poe would edit a number of literary journals including the show more Burton's Gentleman's Magazine and Graham's Magazine in Philadelphia and the Broadway Journal in New York City. It was during these years that he established himself as a poet, a short story writer, and an editor. His works include The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, A Descent into the Maelstrom, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Raven. He struggle with depression and alcoholism his entire life and died on October 7, 1849 at the age of 40. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Tales of Mystery and Terror (Puffin Classics) (Puffin Classics)
- First words
- During the dread reign of cholera in New York, I had accepted the invitation of a relative to spend a fortnight with him in the retirement of his cottage ornée on the banks of the Hudson.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The Inquisition was in the hands of its enemies.
- Disambiguation notice
- This is the Puffin Classics collection of Edgar Allan Poe short stories called Tales of Mystery and Terror (Puffin Classics).
Contents: The Sphinx -- The Fall of the House of Usher -- The Oval Portrait -- MS Fou... (show all)nd in a Bottle -- A Descent into the Maelström -- The Tell-Tale Heart -- The Oblong Box -- The Masque of the Red Death -- Hop-Frog -- Some Words with a Mummy -- William Wilson -- The Black Cat -- The Pit and the Pendulum
Do not combine with these similarly-titled but distinct collections of Poe stories:
• Poe's Tales of Mystery and Terror (Magnum/Masterpiece Library)
• Tales of Mystery and Terror (Illustrated Classics editions adapted by Marjorie P. Katz) from Playmore/Waldman Publishing.
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