Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Complete Works' is a collection of his most famous poems, short stories, and essays that showcase his mastery of the Gothic and macabre. The book is characterized by Poe's unique writing style, where he delves into themes of death, madness, and the supernatural with intricate language and vivid imagery. Each piece in the collection demonstrates Poe's ability to create a sense of unease and mystery, captivating the reader from start to finish. The literary context of Poe's work lies in the 19th-century Romantic movement, where he was seen as a pioneer of American literature, influencing future generations of writers. His influence can be seen in modern horror and mystery genres, making 'The Complete Works' a must-read for lovers of dark fiction. Edgar Allan Poe's own tumultuous life, marked by personal tragedies and struggles, undoubtedly influenced his writing, infusing his works with a sense of melancholy and despair. His complex inner world is reflected in the haunting atmosphere of his stories, adding depth and richness to his narratives. 'The Complete Works' is a testament to Poe's enduring legacy as a master of the macabre, making it essential reading for anyone interested in exploring the darker facets of human nature.
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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic, best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is also generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction.
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This meticulously edited collection comprises Poe's complete works: detective tales, horror stories, mysteries, novels, poetry, essays and much more. The edition also includes the extensive account of the writer's life and literary studies of his works.NovelsThe Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketThe Journal of Julius RodmanShort StoriesThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Mystery of Marie RogêtThe Purloined LetterThe Gold-BugThe Thousand-and-Second Tale of ScheherazadeThe Man of the CrowdThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Pit and the PendulumLigeiaThe Oval PortraitA Tale of the Ragged MountainsEleonoraA DreamMetzengersteinThe AssignationBereniceMorellaWilliam WilsonThe Imp of the PerverseHop-FrogThe Light-HouseMs. Found in a BottleA Descent into the MaelstromThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarThe Balloon-HoaxMesmeric RevelationSome Words with a MummyMystificationThe Premature BurialThe Oblong BoxThe SpectaclesThe System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. FetherThe SphinxThe Island of the FayThe Landscape GardenMorning on the WissahicconThe Domain of ArnheimLandor's CottageThe Duc de l'OmeletteA Tale of JerusalemLoss of BreathBon-BonLionizingKing PestFour Beasts in One The Homo-CameleopardHow to Write a Blackwood ArticleA PredicamentThe Devil in the BelfryThe Man That Was Used UpThe Business ManWhy the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a SlingNever Bet the Devil Your HeadThree Sundays in a WeekDiddlingThe Angel of the OddThe Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.Mellonta TautaVon Kempelen and His DiscoveryX-ing a ParagrabThe Power of WordsThe Conversation of Eiros and CharmionThe Colloquy of Monos and UnaShadowSilenceThe Complete Poetical WorksPlaysEssays & MiscellaneaThe Life and Letters of Edgar Allan PoeMemorandum (Autobiographical Essay)The Dreamer Life and Work of Edgar Allan Poe