The Best of Edgar Allan Poe (Diversion Classics)
Oct 2015 · Diversion Books
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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms.
The stories of Edgar Allan Poe have long fascinated fans of both horror and suspense. This anthology showcases the tales that have captivated audiences and inspired countless adaptations. Including beloved stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Cask of Amontillado," this collection is a must-own for fans of Edgar Allan Poe.
The stories of Edgar Allan Poe have long fascinated fans of both horror and suspense. This anthology showcases the tales that have captivated audiences and inspired countless adaptations. Including beloved stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Cask of Amontillado," this collection is a must-own for fans of Edgar Allan Poe.
About the author
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 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.
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