The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings

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by Edgar Allan Poe, David Galloway

This selection of Poe’s critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind.

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Description

‘And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot’

‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In ‘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. These works display Poe’s startling ability to build suspense with almost nightmarish intensity.

David Galloway’s introduction re-examines the myths surrounding Poe’s life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.

Additional information

Book Condition

Used – Good

Cover

Paperback

Size

488 pages

Published

2003 by Penguin Books. First published January 1, 1967

Genre

Fiction, Classics, Gothic, Horror, Poetry, Short Stories

Book Series

Penguin Classics

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings

6,00 

1 in stock