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The Terrifying Tales by Edgar Allan Poe: Tell Tale Heart; The Cask of the Amontillado; The Masque of the Red Death; The Fall of the House of Usher; The ... Purloined Letter; The Pit and the Pendulum Kindle Edition

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The melancholy, brilliance, passionate lyricism, and torment of Edgar Allen Poe are all well represented in this collection. Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, including stories such as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and The Pit and the Pendulum, to name just a few, that defined American romanticism and secured Poe as one of the most enduring literary voices of the nineteenth century.

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Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story “The Tell-Tale Heart,” his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster (December 16, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2342 KB
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Author, poet, and literary critic, Edgar Allan Poe is credited with pioneering the short story genre, inventing detective fiction, and contributing to the development of science fiction. However, Poe is best known for his works of the macabre, including such infamous titles as The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, Lenore, and The Fall of the House of Usher. Part of the American Romantic Movement, Poe was one of the first writers to make his living exclusively through his writing, working for literary journals and becoming known as a literary critic. His works have been widely adapted in film. Edgar Allan Poe died of a mysterious illness in 1849 at the age of 40.

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Elisabeth Hoogstad

Great gift

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024

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I got this for my granddaughter and she loved it

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JJares

Edgar Allan Poe -- A Master at His Craft

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021

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It is great to read or reread these classic tales of Poe. What I was immediately struck by was his fabulous vocabulary. The man could certainly write-paint a terrifying, spooky, fearsome scene. The first stories are listed below.
Tell-Tale Heart;
The Cask of the Amontillado;
The Masque of the Red Death;
The Fall of the House of Usher

Then the author switched to a different genre. If I remember correctly, Edgar Allan Poe was credited with creating the mystery/detective story. The next two short stories are with C. Auguste Dupin, an extraordinary detective.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
The Purloined Letter

Finally, this book ends with a very scary short story. This is truly Poe's greatest scary story.
The Pit and the Pendulum

I was somewhat surprised by the inclusion of the Auguste Dupin stories, as they weren't scary. However, it was great to reread some stories I haven't read in many years.

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LeviAck

A Confusing Collection of Poe's Greatest Works

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016

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I'm not quite sure why the editor chose these specific stories to form this collection. I understand that the theme is supposed to be "terrifying tales" but some of the stories doesn't seem to fit. The majority of the stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Pit and the Pendulum", are obvious choices. (I would question the order in which the stories were presented.) However, the two C. Auguste Dupin stories seems to be misplaced. I didn't find them to be scary. If the objective was to introduce the reader to the first detective story, then why omit the second Dupin story ("The Mystery of Marie Rogêt")? That way the reader can read all the stories about Dupin. In lieu of these detective stories, the author should have just added other tales such as the "The Raven" or "The Black Cat."

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J. Canipe

I am very impressed with the Amazon Kindle selection of classic books and how nicely the Kindle app works on my tablet

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016

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When I was a young man I read because I had to, not because I wanted to. As I have gotten older I can see why reading was so encouraged in my youth - it helps to create a well rounded mind. Reading Edgar Allan Poe's classics helps to take me back to a simpler time. His writings are truly imaginative and so much more classy than the gore that is presented today to our youth. I am very impressed with the Amazon Kindle selection of classic books and how nicely the Kindle app works on my tablet.

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Title needs to change!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2022

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This is a great collection of Poe stories. They are all not "terrifying". Some are more of a mystery solving "Sherlock Holmes" nature. I enjoyed the stories, but it was not as advertised.

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Cassidy

Great for campfire storytelling!

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015

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I bought this book before my family and I left for a camping trip. Everybody loved reading from it, and the kids loved listening to us read from it. At night, we would all sit around the fire and take turns reading the stories from it, out loud to everyone. This is a very good book and it came through for just what I downloaded it on my Kindle for. It was absolutely perfect! None of the stories were so scary that the kids couldn't hear them, so that was also really good. This book kept everyone from age 7 to forty two entertained. Awesome job with this book!

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Liz

Suspense so palpable it is terrifying. A must read that can't be missed.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016

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AWESOME BOOK. I love Edgar Allen Poe. He is one of my favorite story teller, poet, author, writer, and gifted individual I have ever read. His stories are so terrifying good. He was so talented that I am at awe with his work to this day. I especially love reading his stories around Halloween to the children! I highly recommend these classic tales that are free to download in kindle. A great enjoyment to me. This free download had several of his best works of art. A must read for everyone.

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Kristen

Great if you love horror stories (which I do not!!!)

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015

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I loved that this kindle book was free! We had to read The Pit and the Pendulum for an assignment. As is typical with Poe, it was terrifying! Personally , I do not care at all for Poe (his topics) though he is an excellent writer. So, for one looking for a horror story or needing to fulfill a school assignment I do recommend this!

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Isis

Not my genre.

Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2022

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Kind of violent in my opinion, I know that It suppose to be like that lol that's why I wrote not for me.

Scottie McFrugal

I'll stick to British cosy mysteries

Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2021

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Not what I expected. Didn't read it long enough but expect it is well written. Obviously. He's a renowned writer

the.aesthete.nerd

Experience the Eerie Genius of Poe

Reviewed in India on January 9, 2024

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My senses, exposed and accustomed to twenty-first century technology - multi dimensional graphics, 7.1 surround sound systems, a trillion frames per second visual extravaganza - might not have been able to fully appreciate the full extent of the terror in the pages of Poe's tales of the Grotesque and the Arabesque.

My heart and soul, however, were mesmerized and enthralled by the power of words placed one after the other to inspire an atmosphere of such anxiety, fear, anguish, while at the same time detailing such delicate observations on human behaviour and human existence.

To take a leaf out of Poe's book, his tales are indeed "wildly singular in their terror and beauty" and to miss out on them in the crowd of new releases and bestsellers would be to miss out on impeccable jewels from the vault of human history.

P.S. I dare say I do not possess the might and audacity to bind Edgar Allan Poe's work, in the confines of stars and moons.