Edgar Allan Poe's Classic Tales of Horror

This handsome hardback collection brings together 20 chilling horror stories from the maestro of suspense, Edgar Allan Poe, presented with a gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and beautiful endpapers. Edgar Allen Poe is regarded as one of the greatest American writers and a pioneer of the horror genre, and this collection brings together some of his most celebrated tales. Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master of gothic horror transports readers to mysterious worlds, carries them on dangerous sea voyages, and investigates gruesome murders. Exploring the hidden depths of the human mind, these are tales full of thrills and intrigue. Includes: • The Fall of the House of Usher • The Tell-Tale Heart • The Black Cat • The Cask of Amontillado • The Masque of the Red Death • The Pit and the Pendulum This elegant pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged texts, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory paper, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this edition makes wonderful gift for any lovers of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

Edgar Allan Poe

Introduction .................................................................7 Metzengerstein ............................................................9 The Assignation (The Visionary)................................19 Berenice......................................................................33 Morella ........................................................................43 King Pest .....................................................................49 Shadow: A Parable......................................................63 Ligeia..........................................................................66 The Fall of the House of Usher ...................................84 William Wilson...........................................................106 The Man of the Crowd................................................129 The Oval Portrait.........................................................139 The Masque of the Red Death....................................143 The Pit and the Pendulum...........................................150 The Tell-Tale Heart.....................................................167 The Black Cat.............................................................173 The Premature Burial ..................................................184 The Oblong Box..........................................................200 The Imp of the Perverse..............................................213 The Cask of Amontillado............................................220 Hop-Frog .....................................................................228