Tales

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most significant figures in the literary scene. His plots are quoted in pop culture; his poems are familiar even to schoolchildren; and his stories have spread into quotations. His prose is both captivating and psychological, with a real sense of fear and a magnetic intrigue. Although Poe is most famous in the literary world for the dark atmosphere of his works, he is also valued as the inspirer of several genres. He left his mark everywhere—horror, thrillers, science fiction, detective stories—the melancholic American did it all. Poe’s romantic, aesthetically perfected novellas had a huge influence on writers who themselves later became classics. He lived a tragic life and was fully appreciated only after his death. And the otherworldly tone of his life is reflected in the oppressive yet fascinating stories you will encounter in this collection.