'Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was a groan of mortal terror ... the low stifled sound that arises from the bottom of the soul.' Stories about murder, mystery and madness, portraying the author's feverish imagination at its creative height. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Poe's works available in Penguin Classics are The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Portable Edgar Allan Poe and The Science Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe.
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales that explored themes of death, madness, and the supernatural. His most notable works include "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." Poe's writing style is characterized by its dark and eerie atmosphere, intricate plots, and use of symbolism and suspense.
Poe is considered a pioneer of the detective fiction genre with his creation of the fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin in stories like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." He also made significant contributions to the development of the modern short story and poetry.
One of Poe's most famous works is the poem "The Raven," which tells the story of a man haunted by a mysterious raven that visits him in the night. The poem's haunting rhythm and repetition of the word "nevermore" have made it a classic of American literature.
Poe's impact on literature is profound, as his works continue to inspire and influence writers to this day. His exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and his mastery of the craft of storytelling have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest writers in American literary history.
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