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Tales of Mystery and Imagination
Paperback
HorrorClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781406791655
Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Published: Feb 9 2007
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.92 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the visionary mind of Edgar Allan Poe, this collection is a must-have for all lovers of classic horror, mystery fiction, and the enduring imaginative power of one of America's most influential writers.
From the literary giant widely considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and the definitive master of the macabre, comes this essential collection: Tales of Mystery and Imagination. This volume showcases the breathtaking scope of Poe's genius, from chilling psychological horror to intricate intellectual puzzles.
Follow a terrifying world where logic and lunacy collide, featuring these iconic tales:
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Foundational Mysteries: Unravel the birth of the detective genre with the complete trilogy starring C. Auguste Dupin: The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Mystery of Marie Roget. Test your intellect alongside Dupin as he applies ratiocination to solve impossible crimes.
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Psychological Torment: Experience the ultimate descents into madness and guilt with the unrelenting paranoia of The Tell-Tale Heart and the claustrophobic dread of The Premature Burial and The Pit and the Pendulum.
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Gothic and Supernatural Classics: Explore the collapse of reality in The Fall of the House of Usher and the relentless pursuit of conscience in the doppelganger tale William Wilson.
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High Adventure and Satire: Embark on thrilling intellectual quests in The Gold-Bug (cryptography and treasure hunting) and A Descent into the Maelstrom (survival against a terrifying natural force). Enjoy the unsettling satire of The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether and the perfect revenge in The Cask of Amontillado.
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