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Beschreibung
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:

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.

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.

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.

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.
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:

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.

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.

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.

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.
Über den Autor
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer often credited with inventing the detective fiction genre. Born to two poor actors in 1809, Poe was orphaned by age two as his father left in 1810 and his mother died the following year. Edgar Poe was taken in by a wealthy family-John and Francis Allan-though he was never formally adopted. Poe's desire to be a poet and writer eventually ended his relationship with John Allan and contributed to his lifelong struggle to find acceptance and financial stability.Widely considered to be one of the most influential writers of the 19th century, Poe redefined many aspects of horror, science fiction, and mystery writing, especially with his introduction of the first written fictional detective character, C. Augustine Dupin, bestowing Poe with the title: "The Father of Detective Fiction." In fact, many of the first readers of Poe's detective stories were under the impression that Poe's detective stories were nonfiction news articles because the analytical procession of this fictional genre was so [...] is not known exactly what caused Poe's premature death at the age of 40 in 1849, though his impact on the literary world is undeniable.
Details
Empfohlen (von): 14
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781406791655
ISBN-10: 1406791652
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Poe, Edgar Allan
Hersteller: Fantasy and Horror Classics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 216 x 140 x 25 mm
Von/Mit: Edgar Allan Poe
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2006
Gewicht: 0,581 kg
Artikel-ID: 102068918