the pit and the pendulum edgar allan poe

This selection of Poe s critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In The Tell Tale Heart, a murderer s insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum and The Cask of Amontillado explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate.

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The undisputed pioneer of the horror, detective and science-fiction genres, Edgar Allan Poe was just as influential as a poet as he is now a celebrated writer of short stories. The present edition contains a large selection of his works in verse, from those he published during his lifetime - such as his famous ballads The Raven and Lenore - to those that were collected immediately after his premature death in 1849, including the ones he wrote in his youth.Also included in this volume is a selection of Poe s essays on poetical composition and prosody, revealing that poetry was at the core of the American master s vision of literature - something also demonstrated by the accomplished productions and enduring legacy he has left behind in this field.

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A classic collection of poetry by Poe, in an elegantly designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging.

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Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe’s best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849.This collectible edition features:A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs21 short stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”10 classic poems, including “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells”An introduction by Daniel Stashower An index of first linesA timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan PoeEvery literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensable volume in their home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionised modern poetics. The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar is part of Barnes Noble s Leatherbound Classics. This omnibus edition collects all of Poe s fiction and poetry in a single volume.

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Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 1040 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Gold-Bug - some of the most famous tales of terror and the most macabre detective stories ever written. Acknowledged master of suspense, Poe was also a poet and - as his stories of mesmerism and time travel prove - a pioneer of science fiction. In this collection, probing to the depths of the human psyche, Poe's haunted genius will chill and enthral you.

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Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 474 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 474 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A selection of Edgar Allan Poe's best tales and poems

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Halloween is approaching in Briar Creek, and things get spooky when a skeleton is found and connected to a decades-old cold case in the newest Library Lover s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Killer Research.Library director Lindsey Norris is happy to learn the Briar Creek Public Library is the beneficiary of the Dorchester familyÂ’s vast book collection. However, when Lindsey and the library staff arrive at the old Victorian estate to gather the books, things take a sinister turn. One of the bookcases reveals a secret passage, leading to a room where a skeleton is found, clutching an old copy of The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe.Lindsey does a quick check of missing persons, using the distinctive eighties-era clothing worn by the deceased to determine a time frame, and discovers that Briar Creek has an unsolved missing person case from 1989. A runaway bride went missing just weeks after her wedding. No suspects were ever arrested and the cold case remains unsolved. Lindsey and the crafternoon crew decide that justice is overdue and set about solving the old murder mystery, using some novel ideas to crack the case.

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Part of the Timeless Classics series, The Complete Tales Poems of Edgar Allan Poe contains every known tale written by the famous gothic American writer. Poe’s often macabre and dark works, which span the years from 1827 to his death in 1849, include “The Raven,” “The Black Cat,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “Annabelle Lee.”For Poe fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition features a gorgeous deckled edge, ribbon marker, and foil and deboss details on a vibrantly colored case, and includes over 70 of Poe’s short stories, more than 40 melodious poems, and his only full-length novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. In addition, it also includes a compelling introduction by notable historian and biographer Daniel Stashower.Tales include:The Unparalleled Adventure Of One Hans Pfaall The Balloon-HoaxMesmeric Revelation Ms. Found In A Bottle A Descent Into The Maelström Von Kempelen And His Discovery The Gold-Bug The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar The Thousand-And-Second Tale Of Scheherazade The Murders In The Rue Morgue The Mystery Of Marie Rogêt The Fall Of The House Of Usher The Purloined Letter The Tell-Tale Heart The Black CatThe Imp Of The Perverse The Premature Burial The Island Of The Fay The Cask Of Amontillado The Pit And The Pendulum The Oval Portrait The Masque Of The Red Death The Assignation The System Of Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether Mystification How To Write A Blackwood Article A Predicament The Literary Life Of Thingum Bob, Esq. Diddling X-Ing A ParagrabThe Angel Of The Odd Loss Of Breath The Business Man Mellonta Tauta The Man That Was Used Up Maelzel’s Chess-Player The Power Of Words The Conversation Of Eiros And CharmionThe Colloquy Of Monos And Una Silence—A Fable Shadow—A Parable A Tale Of Jerusalem Philosophy Of Furniture The Sphinx The Man Of The Crowd “Thou Art The Man” Hop-Frog Never Bet The Devil Your Head Four Beasts In One Poems include:The Raven Lenore A Valentine HymnThe ColiseumUlalume To Helen An Enigma Annabel Lee To One In Paradise The BellsTo My Mother The Haunted Palace The Conqueror Worm To F—S S. O—D The Valley Of Unrest The City In The Sea The SleeperA Dream Within A Dream SilenceDream-LandUlalieTo ZanteBridal BalladEldoradoIsrafelFor AnnieScenes From “Politian”The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

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Jane Austen’s beloved classic Sense and Sensibility is beautifully presented in this collector’s edition. Elinor Dashwood is thoughtful, considerate, and calm. Her younger sister Marianne is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor’s reason nor Marianne’s passion can lead them to perfect happiness, as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who’s already engaged. In Jane Austen’s debut novel, published in 1811, the foibles of romance, human nature, and social manners are explored with great wit and irony. No wonder the novel has been beloved by readers for over 200 years. This Deluxe Edition features: An elegant faux-leather cover Foil embossed designsUnabridged textSure to be a cherished part of any bibliophile’s collection, this gorgeous volume will be enjoyed for years to come.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations,and The Republic.

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This deliciously eerie volume collects some of the most well-known of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tales and poems originally published in the early to mid-19th century for a new generation of young readers—featuring a freshly reimagined cover!Acknowledged as one of the most brilliant American writers, Edgar Allan Poe crafted a fantastic world filled with mystery and horror that has thrilled readers for generations. This collection includes Poe’s most famous tales and poems. In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” a man crafts the perfect murder only to be haunted by guilt. “The Fall of the House of Usher” sees the last members of a family meet their grisly end. “The Purloined Letter” follows a detective searching for a letter stolen from the queen. A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition faces unimaginable torture in “The Pit and the Pendulum.” All three poems—“The Raven,” “Lenore,” and “Annabel Lee”—center around the deaths of young women and the sadness left in their wake.

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Uncover a thrilling tale of unforgettable characters and gripping plot twists with this handsome gift edition of the narrative masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas.The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption that has captivated readers for generations. Set in the early 19th century, this epic adventure follows Edmond Dantès, a young and wrongfully imprisoned man who embarks on an extraordinary journey to seek vengeance on those who conspired against him.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsUnabridged textStunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and backSure to be a cherished part of any bibliophile’s collection, this lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

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Indulge in Dostoyevsky’s moody masterpiece with this exquisite unabridged edition featuring sprayed edges and a foil-embossed faux-leather cover.A critical masterpiece by the celebrated Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, published in 1866, Crime and Punishment is considered one of the greatest works of world literature. Originally published as a series of monthly installments, readers follow the story of Russian student Rodion Raskolnikov as he ponders killing and stealing from a wealthy but dubious pawnbroker. Raskolnikov finds himself within a perplexing moral dilemma, which only deepens as the story progresses and becomes more complicated, with numerous twists and turns, mental distraction and distress, and a study of familial bonds and poverty.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsStunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and backUnabridged textPerfect for classic literature lovers and bibliophiles alike, no library is complete without a copy of Crime and Punishment. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

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Dive into a gothic world of obsession, excess, and debauchery with this stunning edition of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray.Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray’s handsome features. When Lord Henry tempts Dorian with a new lifestyle of hedonism and pleasure, he realizes that he would sell his soul for an eternity of debauchery. Oscar Wilde’s only published novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, is a dark and sinful story of excess and vice.This collectible edition of The Picture of Dorian Gray features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by notable scholar John KennyUnabridged textThis haunting classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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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.

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No library s complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects some of the most influential stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe.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. 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 more. With an impressive leather cover, specially designed endpapers, and 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.

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A handsome hardback collection of Edgar Allan Poe s most celebrated works, presented with beautifully designed endpapers and printed edges.Edgar Allan Poe is regarded as one of the foremost American writers. The stories, poems and novels included here span the breadth of Edgar Allan Poe s unparalleled imagination.From the gothic horror of the classic short story The Tell-Tale Heartand his macabre poemThe Raven to the enticing murder mystery, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and other works such as The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, this fascinating collection showcases Poe s lyrical writing and masterful plotting.Mysterious, morbid and undeniably fascinating, the tales collected here are a perfect introduction to America s master of horror.

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Edgar Poe was born the son of itinerant actors on January 19th, 1809 in Boston, Massachusets. Abandoned by his father and the later death of his mother, he was taken into the foster care of John Allan, a Virginia tobacco farmer. Now styled as Edgar Allan Poe, he distinguished himself at the University of Virginia but was equally adept at collecting debts from his assiduous gambling.His stepfather’s disapproval shattered their fragile relationship and Poe left home to seek his fortune. In 1836 he married his cousin Virginia but despite his prolific activities – journalism, poetry, lecturing, short stories, publishing, criticism and experimentation with fictional genres, including the detective novel which he virtually invented with the publication of The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) – he received scant recognition for his efforts until the publication of The Raven in 1845. The poem’s instant popularity gave him a new visibility in literary circles, but his personal situation remained desperate: poverty, illness, drink, and the physical decline and ultimate death of Virginia in 1847 led to his untimely and premature decline.In 1849 he was found sick, injured and semi-conscious in a Baltimore tavern. Taken to hospital, he lingered on for four days, but never recovered and on October 7th Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of 40. He was one of the most original writers in the history of American letters – a genius who, thanks to his dire reputation, was tragically misunderstood during his lifetime.It was not until Baudelaire enthusiastically translated his work that he found a wider audience in Europe, and became not only an enormous influence on modern French literature but also on the acclaimed work of writers such as Dostoevsky, Conan Doyle and Jules Verne. Our Library Collection hardback series has been completely redesigned, for launch in November 2024. The books are now finished in black, soft-touch linen, cloth bound with metallic gold and matt coloured foil blocking.They come complete with co-ordinated head and tail bands, a silk ribbon marker and coloured spray edges. The pages are sewn, and the end papers are in two colours featuring an exclusive design by Holly Dunn.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.â ˜True! Nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses, not destroyed, not dulled them.â ™This ultimate collection of the infamous authorâ ™s works includes â ˜The Ravenâ ™, â ˜The Fall of the House of Usherâ ™ and â ˜The Tell-Tale Heartâ ™. They focus on the internal conflict of individuals, the power of the dead over the living, and psychological explorations of darker human emotion.An American writer of fantastical, bizarre and sometimes disturbing short stories, Poe wrote in the first half of the nineteenth century. Preoccupied with delving into the darker reaches of the human psyche, Poe is inventor of the detective story and master of the macabre.

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Gorgeous, collectable new edition of a great American poet, whose lyricism is often overshadowed by his short stories.A new collectable edition of Poe s poetry which demonstrates his skilful and imaginative command of the English language. Often regarded as the founder of the modern short story Poe also laid the foundations for the symbolist poets and futurists of the 20th Century, his razor-sharp dissections of the world offering dark romantic notions to the reader. Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

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Probably the most important single figure in nineteenth century American literature, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) exerted an enormous influence over later writers, especially French Symbolist poets, including Baudelaire and Mallarme, and through them he affected the entire field of modern literature from THE WASTE LAND to LOLITA. Probably best known for his macabre short stories, including THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, and THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, Poe s influence was spread primarily through his poems and essays which are here reprinted. The current volume includes all his extant poems and extensive selections from his essays on poetry.

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This large deluxe hardback edition presents the classic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring striking sprayed edges, gold-embossed cover design and acclaimed illustrations by art nouveau artist Harry Clarke.Edgar Allan Poe was a master of horror literature. While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. Tales of Mystery and the Imagination brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher , The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Cask of Amontillado . Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr Brook Haley, these tales of murder, madness and suspense are testament to Poe s talent.This beautiful gift edition features sprayed page edges, gold embossing, ivory paper, beautiful endpapers and 27 full-page illustrations by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clarke, whose striking and fantastical images perfectly capture the spirit of Poe s uncanny tales. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.

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Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this haunting edition of Tales of Mystery and Terror by Edgar Allen Poe.Enter the dark, doom-laden world of Edgar Allen Poe with a selection of some of his most chilling tales, chosen for children aged 10+.‘There was an iciness, a sinking, a sickening of the heart Revel in thirteen tales of horror, suspense and the supernatural by the inimitable Edgar Allen Poe. Featuring some of his most famous stories, including The Tell-Tale Heart , The Fall of the House of Usher and The Masque of the Red Death , this chilling collection of short stories is the perfect way to introduce new readers to the long-lasting thrills and chills of outstanding horror writing – or to indulge in them yourself!Full of rich, atmospheric writing, haunting tales of murder and madness, and mysteries that baffle the mind, this beautiful hardback edition is the perfect gift for horror fans of all ages.

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Edgar Allan Poeâ ™s works, with their gothic and often obsessive themes,have had a significant influence on American literature.

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Audiokniha: Audiokniha Stories of Mystery and Suspense namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B2 pro pokročilé posluchače. In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense. They range from Gothic historical stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum, through to detective fiction like The Murders in the Rue Morgue and an early science fiction tale - A Descent into the Maelström. Ghostly mysteries such as Ligeia and The Fall of the House of Usher are also in the collection along with Poe’s masterpiece study of madness The Tell-Tale Heart.

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This mesmerising, macabre collection contains Edgar Allan Poe s best-known poetry, including The Raven , Annabel Lee and Lenore , and a selection of his very best stories, along with his finest tales from the last decade of his tragically short life. Many of these stories and poems explore the familiar Poe themes of murder, obsession and love, but this volume also contains many overlooked tales of the fantastic, black comedies, parodies and hoaxes, such as The Unparalleled Adventure of Hans Pfaall , Mesmeric Revolution , Hop-Frog , and The Imp of the Perverse .This beautiful Macmillan Collector s Library edition of Tales and Poems features an afterword by David Pinching.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure.

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“My visions were of shipwreck and famine; of death or captivity among barbarian hordes; of a lifetime dragged out in sorrow and tears, upon some gray and desolate rock, in an ocean unapproachable and unknown.”In his only novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (1838), Edgar Allan Poe carries his knack for the mysterious and macabre, spilt blood and cryptic messages onto the South Seas. Aboard a whaling ship, stowaway Pym will endure starvation, cannibalism, whirlpools, mad dogs and premature burials on a journey toward the frozen expanse of Antarctica. Published the year full emancipation was legalized by the UK’s Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, Arthur Gordon Pym captures the relentless anxiety and violence of pre-Civil War American expansion. Allegorical, tragic, and based on real events, this adventure story went on to inspire many authors from Herman Melville and Jules Verne, to H.G. Wells and Vladmir Nabokov. This edition also includes accompanying selected letters, essays, and criticism from Poe himself.

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Featured in these pages are Edgar Allan Poe #39;s best-loved and most-feared literary creations: the clever C. August Dupin, precursor to Sherlock Holmes; the terrifying ghouls of Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque; as well as the tragic sensibilities of The Raven and Other Poems. This is an essential treasury for Poe novices and experts alike.

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Delve into the dark and mesmerizing world of Edgar Allan Poe, where suspense and terror reign supreme. In this collection of his greatest works, experience the haunting brilliance of The Raven, as a lone narrator confronts a mysterious visitor in a chilling tale of loss and madness. Enter the macabre depths of The Tell-Tale Heart, where a murderer s guilt manifests in haunting paranoia. Discover the mesmerizing detective skills of C. Auguste Dupin in Murders in the Rue Morgue, the pioneer of the modern detective story. These timeless classics display Poe s mastery of atmosphere, psychological complexity, and the power to elicit spine-tingling thrills. Unforgettable tales of Gothic horror and macabre suspense. Masterful exploration of the human psyche and dark obsessions. Intricate and chilling mysteries with ingenious plot twists. Evocative language that lingers, haunting your thoughts and dreams. Unmatched ability to create an atmosphere of haunting dread.

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This luxurious hardback anthology brings together 15 classic ghost stories by some of the genre s most acclaimed writers, presented in a beautiful gift edition with gilded page edges.This ghoulish collection is a perfect companion for lovers of the paranormal, featuring classic tales from Golden Age of the ghost story. Inside you will find haunted mansions, dark crypts, vengeful curses, silent specters and other supernatural delights of the genre, artfully conjured by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James.Stories include: The Oval Portrait by Edgar Allan Poe The Wailing Well by M. R. James The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy Afterward by Edith Wharton A Ghost by Guy de Maupassant An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street by Sheridan Le Fanu This beautiful collection is presented with silver gilded page edges, ivory paper and wonderfully gothic endpaper illustrations, making it a wonderful gift for any horror lover.

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Edgar Allan Poe s gift for the macabre influenced Baudelaire and French symbolism, Freudian analysis, the detective novel and the Hollywood film. His psychologically profound stories, which comprise this book, represent the darker side of the 19th-century American sensibility.

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This thrilling anthology of vampire stories features works from some of literature s greatest writers, presented in a stunning hardback edition with sprayed page edges. From Edgar Allan Poe and Algernon Blackwood to F. G. Loring and M. R. James, the tales within celebrate the eerie and supernatural Including mysterious shadows, haunted rooms and bloodthirsty creatures, this is the ultimate companion for any lover of creepy characters and frightful foesIncludes: Dracula s Guest by Bram Stoker Ligeia by Edgar Allan Poe Count Magnus by M R James The Transfer by Algernon Blackwood The Tomb of Sarah by F G Loring Negotium Perambulans by E F Benson Part of the Arcturus Gilded Classics series, this beautiful anthology features silver gilded page edges, foil cover embossing, ivory pages and patterned page edges, making a delightful gift.

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Audiokniha od autora: Edgar Allan Poe, čte: Kajetán Písařovic. Délka nahrávky: 5 hodin, 40 minut. Poe v nejlepším: Jáma a kyvadlo, Černý kocour a další. Hrůza, která vás pohltí navždy. Lidé se vždy rádi báli a v teple a bezpečí domova se nechávali strašit hrůzostrašnými příběhy. Deset kratších povídek z pera Edgara Allana Poa umí postrašit opravdu kvalitně a dostanou se člověku pod kůži i dnes. Poe je tak výborným vypravěčem, že posluchač má chvílemi dojem, jako by se sám ocitl v cele, kde jej má zabít kyvadlo, jako v nejslavnější povídce celého souboru Jáma a kyvadlo, nebo v opevněné pevnosti prince Prospera, kam přišla na návštěvu Červená smrt. Budeme prožívat rozpad osobnosti tajemné Berenice i utrpení a pomstu kocoura Pluta, vstoupíme do opuštěného zámku v Apeninách v povídce Medailón a seznámíme se s Metodou doktora Téra a profesora Péra. Chvění kolem žaludku budeme cítit i v dalších povídkách souboru. Ale žádný strach, spisovatel vás po bezpečné dávce strachu a napětí opět propustí do bezpečí. Nebo ne?Audiokniha obsahuje povídky:Berenice, Černý kocour, Jáma a kyvadlo, Medailón, Metoda doktora Téra a profesora Péra, Pád do Maelströmu, Sud vína amontilladského, Zrádné srdce, Vrah jsi ty!, Maska červené smrti

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This handsome hardback collection brings together 20 chilling horror stories from the maestro of suspense, Edgar Allan Poe, presented with a gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and beautiful endpapers. Edgar Allen Poe is regarded as one of the greatest American writers and a pioneer of the horror genre, and this collection brings together some of his most celebrated tales. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers to mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders. Exploring the hidden depths of the human mind, these are tales full of thrills and intrigue. Includes:• The Fall of the House of Usher• The Tell-Tale Heart • The Black Cat• The Cask of Amontillado• The Masque of the Red Death• The Pit and the PendulumThis elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged stories, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory paper, beautifully designed endpapers and black gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this edition makes wonderful gift for any lovers of classic fiction.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. This collection of Poe’s work contains some of the most exciting and haunting stories ever written. They range from the poetic to the mysterious to the darkly comic, yet all possess the genius for the grotesque that defines Poe’s writing. They are peopled with neurotics and social outcasts, obsessed with nameless terrors or preoccupied with seemingly insoluble mysteries. ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ are key works in the horror canon, while in the ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue’ and ‘The Mystery of Marie Roget’ we find the origins modern detective fiction. Collectively, these tales represent the best of Edgar Allan Poe’s prose work before his premature death in 1849.With an afterword by Jonty Claypole.

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Audiokniha: The second step into the Darkness is called Illusion, and the pioneer of modern-era horror stories, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, meets another of his “gurus” – Edgar Allan Poe (Lovecraft himself is sometimes referred to as E. A. Poe’s direct successor). William Wilson is a typical specimen of Poe’s fantastic, even mystic style that won him world renown. H. P. Lovecraft is also the author of the other two short stories – The Terrible Old Man and Ex Oblivione. Curiously enough, Lovecraft’s name now defines one of the subgenres of horror literature (the fear of the unknown, as opposed to a bloodbath). The mysterious and fearsome atmosphere is emphasized by the actors’ performances, the exquisite music, and the apt graphic design on the cover.

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Irreverent, Poe-inspired tales of mystery and inebriation return in a new series in time for Halloween!Edgar Allan Poe returns this Fall with another horror and drunken fueled anthology guaranteed to create laughs this spooky season. It #39;s got everything from chocolate vampires and fruit-filled frankenstein in an all-new Monster Serials thriller to a tale of Poe as a mere boy to a chess game against a mysterious mechanical being to the birth of monsters! But, really, could 19th centrury doctors be any messier?

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Audiokniha: Mrazení v zádech povoleno.Mistr hororu Edgar Allan Poe uměl tak mistrně vyprávět hrůzostrašné příběhy, že mrazení v zádech pocítíme po pár větách. Soubor obsahuje výběr povídek, které se řadí k nejlepším: Jáma a kyvadlo, Černý kocour, Berenice, Medailón a další.Lidé se vždy rádi báli a v teple a bezpečí domova se nechávali strašit hrůzostrašnými příběhy. Deset kratších povídek z pera Edgara Allana Poa umí postrašit opravdu kvalitně a dostanou se člověku pod kůži i dnes. Poe je tak výborným vypravěčem, že posluchač má chvílemi dojem, jako by se sám ocitl v cele, kde jej má zabít kyvadlo, jako v nejslavnější povídce celého souboru Jáma a kyvadlo, nebo v opevněné pevnosti prince Prospera, kam přišla na návštěvu Červená smrt. Budeme prožívat rozpad osobnosti tajemné Berenice i utrpení a pomstu kocoura Pluta, vstoupíme do opuštěného zámku v Apeninách v povídce Medailón a seznámíme se s Metodou doktora Téra a profesora Péra. Chvění kolem žaludku budeme cítit i v dalších povídkách souboru. Ale žádný strach, spisovatel vás po bezpečné dávce strachu a napětí opět propustí do bezpečí. Nebo ne?

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A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive – these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe s inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller.Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres.

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One of the greatest writers of the gothic fantastic, Poe s dark, masterful stories inspired a generation of writers. With his macabre twists of fate and fascination with science and invention his work led to the detective stories of Sherlock Holmes, the weird horror of H.P. Lovecraft and the grim, tortured tales of Stephen King.

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With an Introduction by John S. Whitley, University of Sussex. This collection of Poe s best stories contains all the terrifying and bewildering tales that characterise his work.As well as the Gothic horror of such famous stories as The Pit and the Pendulum , The Fall of the House of Usher , The Premature Burial and The Tell-Tale Heart , all of Poe s Auguste Dupin stories are included. These are the first modern detective stories and include The Murders in the Rue Morgue , The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Purloined Letter .

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Elektronická kniha - autor Alena Kuzmová, 102 stran, česky Kniha Terrifying Tales by Edgar Allan Poe / Hrůzostrašné povídky Edgara Allana Poa nabízí výběr pěti povídek z díla mistra amerického hororu. Povídky jsou zpracovány jako anglicko-česká četba pro středně pokročilé studenty angličtiny. Kromě četby kniha obsahuje stručné vysvětlení hlavních gramatických jevů s příklady a obsáhlý souhrnný gramatický test s klíčem, pomocí něhož si ověříte své znalosti gramatiky i slovní zásoby. Knihu lze zařadit do kategorie simplified reading, jakožto doplňkový výukový materiál ke studiu anglického jazyka.

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Audiokniha MP3 - autor Edgar Allan Poe a Sabrina D.Harris, čte Ailsa Randall Příběhy Edgara Allana Poea v angličtiněPříběhy Edgara Allana Poea nabízejí pohled do jiné reality, temné a často děsivě nadpřirozené. Posluchače pohltí tajuplná atmosféra, ponoří se do světa plného napětí, strachu a tajemné nejasnosti. Audiokniha nabízí nejznámější povídky Edgara Allana Poea, mistra a průkopníka hororové literatury: Černý kocour, Zánik domu Usherů, Maska rudé smrti, Jáma a kyvadlo, Vraždy v ulici Morgue. Příběhy jsou zpracovány pro mírně pokročilé studenty angličtiny a načteny rodilou mluvčí.

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Audiokniha: EDGAR ALLAN POE ( *19.11.1809 – †7.10.1849) autor Havrana, nejznámější básně všech dob a nejvýznamnějšího díla romantismu, byl americký básník, prozaik, literární teoretik a esejista. Lyricko-epická baladická báseň Havran (v orig. Raven = Krkavec) vypráví příběh nemocného muže ležícího v horečkách a především trýzněného vzpomínkami na svoji zemřelou milenku Lenoru, jehož navštíví tajuplný host - havran, který na otázky kladené mu z počátku žertem, později vážněji a vážněji odpovídá vždy jen nevermore , tzn. nikdy více , v překladu V. Nezvala už víckrát ne . Odpoví tak i na otázku znejistělého muže, zda ještě někdy uvidí svou milou...Mužův údiv a nejistota postupně graduje v paniku a posléze i v hrůzu. Snaží se havrana zbavit, ale ten zmizet nehodlá. Závěrem muž přijímá, že havran již zřejmě nikdy neodletí a zůstane jako temný stín v jeho duši... Recituje Jiří Adamíra

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Audioknihu Vraždy v ulici Morgue napsal autor: Edgar Allan Poe, čte: Jiří Langmajer. Poeova slavná strašidelná záhada zamčeného pokoje s vynikajícím Jiřím Langmajerem. Podivínský genius, velký mystifikátor, básník a melancholik napsal morbidní povídku hrůzy o záhadných vraždách v zamčeném pokoji. Strašidelný příběh napsal ve čtyřicátých letech 19. stoletía položil v něm základy principů detektivního žánru. Přivedl na scénu hrdinu, prvního velkého detektiva, Augusta Dupina, který metodou racionální analýzy, pouze na základě výpovědí svědků a nepatrného množství stop, objeví nepředvídatelného vraha. Poprvé také použil techniku sdělení geniálních objevů formou dialogu mezi vševědoucím analytikem a jeho mírně nechápavým přítelem. Základní text evropskédetektivní literatury čte Jiří Langmajer s neobyčejným citem pro tři základní polohy příběhu: hrůzná sdělení svědků, vypravěčův obdiv nad detektivovými schopnostmi a nadšení detektivního analytika z vlastní neomylnosti. V jeho interpretaci je Poeovo napínavé vyprávění, jež se vzápětí změní v dobrodružství ducha, skutečným posluchačským zážitkem.

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Keby Edgar Allan Poe za celý svoj život nenapísal nič iné, iba tieto tri poviedky s postavou Auguste C. Dupina, aj tak by sa navždy zapísal do histórie svetovej literatúry. Stvoril v nich totiž prvého moderného literárneho detektíva a to ešte prv, ako slovo detektív začalo existovať.Parížsky gentleman, excentrický rytier Dupin je brilantný logik, básnik, metafyzik a romantik. Deduktívne schopnosti, ktoré využíva na riešenie zločinov, sa vymykajú obvyklému a pôsobia priam ako čosi nadprirodzené. Nič však nie je vzdialenejšie pravde. Záhadná, zdanlivo nemožná vražda v zamknutej miestnosti, mŕtva žena v rieke či prípad vydierača a ukradnutého listu predstavujú tri bravúrne ukážky súboja ľudského intelektu s tajomnom. Dupin nám dovoľuje sledovať jeho dedukcie od začiatku až do konca, kde nás necháva žasnúť nad geniálnou jednoduchosťou riešenia. Dupin – Prvý detektív je pre milovníkov klasických detektívnych príbehov príležitosť oboznámiť sa so základmi žánru, na ktorých stavali a dodnes stavajú celé plejády detektívov ako Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot a mnohí iní.

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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket + CD audio About the series: The series Young Adult ELI Readers is divided into 6 levels according to the language level of the readers. It s in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Stages: Stage 1 Elementary (600 headwords) A1 Stage 2 Pre-Intermediate (800 headwords) A2 KET Stage 3 Intermediate (1000 headwords) B1 PET Stage 4 Upper intermediate (1800 headwords) B2 FCE Stage 5 Advanced (2500 headwords) C1 CAE Stage 6 Profi ciency Unabridged Texts C2 CPE About The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket + CD audio: Stage 1: A1 Plot: Arthur Gordon Pym is eighteen years old and he wants to be a sailor. He hides on a ship, with the help of his friend Augustus. This is the story of his adventures at sea. He meets pirates, a ghost ship, and storms. He visits Kerguelen s Land, Prince Edward s Island and Tristan da Cunha before arriving in Antarctica. Edgar Allan Poe s only novel is an exciting story of survival at sea. The book contains: -The Before You Read Activities section contains pre-reading activities. -The text is divided into chapters and is equipped with a glossary at the bottom of each page. -The After-Reading Activities section, at the end of each chapter, eases memorization and comprehension and rounds off with one or more Pre-Reading activities to pre-teach the vocabulary and structures in the subsequent chapter. -Useful dossiers focussing on culture and the author are supplied in the classics series. -The Test yourself section offers activities which take into account the whole story. -CLIL History: European Exploration -Syllabus. CD contains full text on CD.

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Feast your eyes on this luxurious hardback anthology of classic tales of horror, presented with gilded page edges, patterned endpapers and a striking, gold-embossed cover design.The 18 terrifying tales in this collection are created by some of literature s finest writers of horror, including Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, and Bram Stoker. In stories filled with death, obsession, and paranoia, you will encounter hideous demons, abandoned castles, and gruesome discoveries. So settle down and prepare to be petrified.Tales include: The Invisible Giant by Bram Stoker The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott A Warning to the Curious by M. R. James The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley A Dead Secret by Lafcadio Hearn The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson The Whistling Room by William Hope Hodgson The Horror at Red Hook by H. P. Lovecraft The Ghost and the Bone-setter by Sheridan Le Fanu This beautiful compendium is presented with gold gilded page-edges, patterned endpapers, ivory paper and a gold-embossed cover design, making it a wonderful gift or collectible for any horror lover.

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This volume demonstrates the astonishing power and imagination with which Poe probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past.In The Tell-Tale Heart , a murderer s insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum and The Cask of Amontillado explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. This volume also includes the classic The Raven , among other poems and essays. This is the 100th volume in the Penguin Clothbound Classics series, designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.These delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design, and this edition also includes special endpapers. Edited and with an introduction by the novelist, curator and academic David Galloway.

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