Edgar Allan Poe was a master of tales of the mysterious and
macabre. From the eerie incantations of "The Raven" to the
persistent fright of "The Tell-Tale Heart," his stories and poems
are unforgettable explorations of the darker side of life that
still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today, making
them an integral component of just about any library. This
Canterbury Classics edition of "Edgar Allan Poe" collects some of
his best-known work--from "Annabel Lee" to "The Fall of the House
of Usher," "Lenore" to "The Pit and the Pendulum," and many, many
more. With an impressive leather cover, specially designed
endpapers, and other all-new enhancements, as well as an essay by a
Poe scholar, Edgar Allan Poe is the perfect introduction for new
readers and the perfect resource for devoted fans. Poe''s writings
were truly original--and this unique book is the perfect look at
his uncommon genius.
關於作者:
Born on January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe has become
synonymous with writing described as mysterious and macabre. Also
credited with originating the detective-fiction genre, Poe is
considered part of the American Romantic Movement. A very
celebrated poet, short story writer, and Gothic novelist, Poe died
in 1849.Adrienne J. Odasso received her M.A. in Medieval Studies at
the University of York in 2006 and is currently completing her
Ph.D. in English at the University of York. She lives in London,
UK.