{"product_id":"the-essential-tales-and-poems-of-edgar-allan-poe-9780785845492","title":"The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRevel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe's best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe\u003c\/i\u003e features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collectible edition features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 short stories, including \"The Tell-Tale Heart,\" \"The Pit and the Pendulum,\" and \"The Murders in the Rue Morgue\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 classic poems, including \"The Raven,\" \"Annabel Lee,\" and \"The Bells\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction by Daniel Stashower \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn index of first lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensable volume in their home library. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. \u003cb\u003eOther deluxe classics from Chartwell \u003c\/b\u003einclude \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Inferno\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIrish Fairy and Folk Tales\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdgar Allan Poe (1809-1849)\u003c\/b\u003e is one of America's greatest and best-loved writers. Known as the father of the detective story, Poe is perhaps most famous for his short stories--particularly his shrewd mysteries and chilling, often grotesque tales of horror--he was also an extremely accomplished poet and a tough literary critic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoe's life was not far removed from the drama of his fiction. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by a foster family. As a young man, he developed problems with gambling, debts, and alcohol, and was even dismissed from the army. His love life was marked by tragedy and heartbreak. Despite these difficulties, Poe produced many works now considered essential to the American literary canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chartwell Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878058266898,"sku":"9780785845492","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_116d7d5f-a7aa-441c-8c78-c34a64bd238f.jpg?v=1738204779","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-essential-tales-and-poems-of-edgar-allan-poe-9780785845492","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}