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The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe - 69 Horror & Crime Tales - cover

The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe - 69 Horror & Crime Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

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In 'The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe,' the master of macabre unravels the intricacies of the human psyche through a diverse collection of tales that navigate themes of loss, madness, and the supernatural. Poe's distinctive literary style, characterized by its rhythmic prose, vivid symbolism, and gothic atmosphere, places his work at the forefront of American Romanticism. Through chilling narratives such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' Poe explores existential dread and the darker corners of the human experience, offering readers a glimpse into both a world of terror and moral complexity. Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was not only a pioneering figure in American literature but also a critic and poet whose troubled life—marked by personal loss, financial instability, and battles with addiction—deeply informed his creative vision. His role as a literary innovator introduced elements of horror and the detective genre, making a lasting impact on writers like H.P. Lovecraft and Arthur Conan Doyle. Poe's upbringing in a family of actors and his early exposure to poetry propelled him to explore the darker aspects of life through a literary lens. This complete anthology is essential for both scholars and casual readers alike, offering a profound exploration of the human condition through Poe's piercing insight. Whether you are revisiting familiar tales or discovering them for the first time, Poe's short stories are a compelling invitation to confront our own fears and fantasies, establishing a sense of eerie familiarity that is captivating and thought-provoking.
Disponible depuis: 25/05/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 840 pages.

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