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The Gold-Bug and Other Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

Recognized today as the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) revealed his genius in tales of death, terror, evil and perversity. Highly skilled in achieving a calculated psychological effect, Poe created chilling fictional nightmares permeated by mysterious forces, grotesque creatures and improbable hallucinations.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Publish Date: Jun 1st, 1991
  • Pages: 128
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.36in - 5.20in - 0.35in - 0.24lb
  • EAN: 9780486268750
  • Recommended age: 11-UP
  • Categories: Horror - GeneralClassicsWorld Literature - American - 19th Century

About the Author

The father of the detective novel and an innovator in the genre of science fiction, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) made his living as America's first great literary critic. Today he is best remembered for his short stories and poems, haunting works of horror and mystery that remain popular around the world.