Edgar Allan Poe : Classic Stories

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of the tale of psychological horror and the author of what is considered the first modern detective story. This anthology gathers more than 20 of Poe's groundbreaking tales of the macabre, among them "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." It also includes his trilogy of stories featuring detective C. Auguste Dupin: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Mystery of Marie Rôget," and "The Purloined Letter." About the Author Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.