The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
(Author) Edgar Allan Poe"Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionised modern poetics. The entirety of Poe's body of imaginative work encompasses detective tales, satires, fables, fantasies, science fiction, verse dramas, and some of the most evocative poetry in the English language. This omnibus edition collects all of Poe's fiction and poetry in a single volume, including The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum, ." "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," the full-length novel "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", and much more."--Amazon.com.
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.