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True! nervous, very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses, not destroyed,not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth.

This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an 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 murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as "The Pit and the Pendulum" and "The Cask of Amontillado" explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate.

For the most wild, yet most homely narrative which I am about to pen, I neither expect nor solicit belief. Mad indeed would I be to expect it, in a case where my very senses reject their own evidence. Yet, mad am I notand very surely do I not dream. But tomorrow I die, and today I would unburden my soul.

El escarabajo de oro cuenta el hallazgo de un tesoro, la aventura ocurre en el siglo XIX, en la isla de Sullivan, cerca de Charleston. El narrador relata un suceso de la amistad que entabló con William Legrand (un hombre solitario). Legran vivia en la isla con un sirviente llamado Jupiter. En una de sus visitas a su amigo Legrand, el melancolico hombre le comento que habia encontrado un escarabajo que parecia de oro.

Las mujeres de Poe es una fascinante antología de relatos que nos presenta a cinco mujeres que esconden un secreto aterrador. Estas cinco inquietantes historias de amor y muerte, exquisitas y tenebrosas, se acompañan de los dos poemas mas hermosos del autor: El cuervo y Annabel Lee. De la mano del gran maestro de la literatura fantastica, recorremos un mundo poblado de fantasmas, recuerdos y misterio en el que la locura se entremezcla con la posibilidad, siempre presente, de la existencia de lo sobrenatural. El libro esta elegantemente ilustrado por Alberto Sastre, que realza a los melancolicos personajes con un maravilloso juego de luces y sombras, y con texturas de factura impecable.La obra se ha realizado en lapiz y acrilico con tratamiento digital. La ilustracion de Alberto Sastre refleja magistralmente el ambiente inquietante y fantasmagorico de los relatos de Poe.

La carta robada y otros relatos de misterio+ Los crímenes de la rue Morgue y El misterio de Marie Roget La casa del importante personaje político, que chantajea al gobierno tras el robo de una carta altamente comprometedora, ha sido sometida a exhaustivos registros y a todas las pruebas cientificas imaginables. Es imposible que el peligroso documento no se encuentre alli, pero por otra parte, parece imposible dar con el. Lo que sucede es que a veces la solucion es tan clara que su propia evidencia deslumbra e impide que un caso se resuelva. En la Rue Morgue, tras unos alaridos femeninos, dos voces disputan: una es francesa y otra la de un extranjero de modulacion extravagante; la casa aparece cerrada por dentro y solo se encuentran los cadaveres de dos mujeres. Maria Roget ya habia desaparecido una vez y vuelve a hacerlo; por ahora no puede regresar sola; su cadaver -¿su cadaver?- flota en el Sena. Todo tiene su logica: el merito esta en llamarla.

Classic / British English (Available February 2008) Are you brave enough to read four of Poe’s famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don’

Classic / British English (Available May 2008) Edgar Allan Poe, the father of the detective story and a master of horror, is one of the greatest American short story writers. In these stories we meet people struggling with fear, revenge, mental illness and death. Which of them will win and which will lose their battles?

In "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket," Edgar Allan Poe presents a gripping tale of adventure and survival that delves into the unknown realms of human experience. The novel, bordered between fiction and a pseudo-biographical account, employs a rich, atmospheric literary style characterized by vivid imagery and psychological depth. Poes work resonates with the themes of exploration and existential dread, echoing the burgeoning interest in polar expeditions and the mysteries of the sea prevalent in the 19th century. It serves not only as a thrilling narrative but also as a reflection on the limits of human knowledge and the darker aspects of the human psyche. Poe, an influential figure in American literature, was profoundly shaped by his experiences of loss, obsession, and a morbid fascination with death, elements that permeate his writing. His early encounter with the sea, coupled with his interest in the macabre and the supernatural, informed his exploration of the sublime and the terrifying in "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym." This work can also be seen as a precursor to the adventure genre and an intersection of literary styles that showcases Poes innovative storytelling. Readers seeking a compelling combination of adventure and philosophical inquiry will find "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" an indispensable addition to their literary journey. This novel not only challenges the boundaries of genre but also invites reflection on the nature of humanity and the abyss that lies beyond the horizon. It is a must-read for those who appreciate the complexities of human experience woven into an intense narrative.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Uno de los rasgos característicos de Edgar Allan Poe en su tratamiento del terror consiste en la mezcla de elementos terroríficos en sí mismos con otros que producen el mismo efecto por vía indirecta. En los once relatos que integran este volumen ?entre los que se encuentran algunos de sus cuentos mas memorables? puede advertirse todo el arco de posibilidades y modos que tuvo Poe de acercarse a la literatura de terror: espacios cerrados, amores funebres, mares tenebrosos, tumbas, cadaveres, sangre y esa tipica opresion psicologica que procede de lo extraordinario, es decir, de lo que esta mas alla de los sentidos, de toda naturaleza, de cualquier logica.Ver otros libros del especial Lecturas Juveniles

The human mind is a dark, bottomless pit, and sometimes it works in strange and frightening ways. That sound in the night ...is it a door banging in the wind, or a murdered man knocking inside his coffin? The face in the mirror ...is it yours, or the face of someone standing behind you, who is never there when you turn round? These famous short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, that master of horror, explore the dark world of the imagination, where the dead live and speak, where fear lies in every shadow of the mind

El escarabajo de oro, escrito hacia 1837, forma parte de las Narraciones extraordinarias. Un amigo de William Legrand y de Júpiter, su criado, nos narra su participación en una aventura para resolver un misterio muy complicado. Se trata de descifrar un pergamino escrito en clave, hallado casualmente en una playa, que contiene las instrucciones para desenterrar el tesoro de un antiguo pirata. Los conocimientos de Legrand, la paciencia de Jupiter y la colaboracion del amigo lo hacen posible.

La colección 7 mejores cuentos - selección especial trae lo mejor de la literatura mundial, organizada en antologías temáticas.En este volumen te traemos grandes nombres de la literatura terror y misterio:- Diagnostico de muerte por Ambrose Bierce- Extraordinaria historia de dos tuertos por Roberto Arlt- El Gato Negro por Edgar Allan Poe.- El color que cayo del cielo por H. P. Lovecraft.- Mi crimen favorito por Ambrose Bierce.- El entierro por Lord Byron.- Una noche terrible por Anton Chejov.Para mas libros con temas interesantes, asegurese de consultar los otros libros de esta coleccion.

This ebook compiles Edgar Allan Poes complete tales and poems, including "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Raven" and "The Cask of Amontillado".This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where youll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.

"The Raven" is a narrative poem written by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. After its first publishment in January 1845, it was often noted for its musicality, stylized language, as well as for its supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking ravens mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the mans slow fall into madness. The lover, often identified as a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further distress the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, as well as of various classical references.

Tr.: Stephane Mallarme Illus.: Edouard Manet

Contents: / The Purloined Letter / The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherezade / A Descent into the Maelstrum / Von Kempelen and his Discovery / Mesmeric Revelation / The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / The Black Cat / The Fall of the House of Usher / Silence -- a Fable / The Masque of the Red Death / The Cask of Amontillado / The Imp of the Perverse / The Island of the Fay / The Assignation / The Pit and the Pendulum / The Premature Burial / The Domain of Arnheim / Landors Cottage / William Wilson / The Tell-Tale Heart / Berenice / Eleonora