The Fall of the House of Usher & Other Writings. Edgar Allan Poe (Paperback) NEW

 THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER AND OTHER WRITINGS by Edgar Allan Poe.

'And much of Madness and more of Sin And Horror the Soul of the Plot'

This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination  with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In 'The Tell-Tale Heart', a murderers insane delusions threaten to betray him, while sories such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. These works display Poe's startling ability to build suspense with almost nightmarish intensity.

David Galloway's introduction re-examines the myths surrounding Poe's life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading.

A paperback published in 2003 by Penguin Books - in NEW and UNREAD consition.

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