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Set on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, the plot follows William Legrand, who was recently bitten by a gold-colored bug. His servant Jupiter fears Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrands friend, an unnamed narrator who agrees to visit his old friend. Legrand pulls the other two into an adventure after deciphering a secret message that will lead to a buried treasure

"Von Kempelen and His Discovery" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). First published in 1849, it is a satire of California Gold Rush and Nineteenth Century American Press.

A rare comedic short story by Edgar Allan Poe about a young man who has an infatuation with noses.

"Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling" is a short story written by American author Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement.

"Three Sundays in a Week" depicts a grumpy Uncle Rumgudgeon who refuses to grant his nephew Bobby permission to marry his daughter and, therefore, inherit a portion of Rumgudgeons estate. The uncle, being sly, says he would only offer his blessing when "three Sundays came together in one week." Determined, with comedic effect, the traveling nephew finds a way to have three Sundays fall in one week. Two sea captains are confused by the date, both having come from different time zones and because of how they travel. One swears that yesterday was Sunday, while the other swears thats tomorrow. In fact, the day of their conversation was a Sunday. In other words, bringing these perceptions together, even Rumgudgeon admits these are "Three Sundays all in a row!"

"Morella" is a short story in the Gothic horror genre by 19th-century American author and critic Edgar Allan Poe.An unnamed narrator marries Morella, a woman with great scholarly knowledge who delves into studies of the German philosophers Fichte and Schelling, dealing with the question of identity. Morella spends her time in bed reading and teaching her husband. Realizing her physical deterioration, her husband, the narrator, becomes frightened and wishes for his wifes death and eternal peace. Eventually, Morella dies in childbirth proclaiming: "I am dying. But within me is a pledge of that affection... which thou didst feel for me, Morella. And when my spirit departs shall the child live."

This is one of Poes stories about nature and a quaint cottage that the narrator happens upon. It is very descriptive about his surroundings.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. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature as a whole, and he was one of the countrys earliest practitioners of the short story. He is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.

The full title of Edgar Allan Poes short story known as "King Pest" is King Pest: A Tale Containing an Allegory. One of Poes most bizarre short stories.

"Bon-Bon" is a comedic short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in December 1832 in the Philadelphia Saturday Courier. Originally called "The Bargain Lost", the story follows a man named Pierre Bon-Bon, who believes himself a profound philosopher, and his encounter with the Devil. The humor of the story is based on the verbal interchange between the two, which satirizes classical philosophers including Plato and Aristotle. The Devil reveals that he has eaten the souls of many of these philosophers.

"Ligeia" (/ladi/) is an early short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1838. The story follows an unnamed narrator and his wife Ligeia, a beautiful and intelligent raven-haired woman. She falls ill, composes "The Conqueror Worm", and quotes lines attributed to Joseph Glanvill (which suggest that life is sustainable only through willpower) shortly before dying. After her death, the narrator marries the Lady Rowena. Rowena becomes ill and she dies as well. The distraught narrator stays with her body overnight and watches as Rowena slowly comes back from the dead though she has transformed into Ligeia. The story may be the narrators opium-induced hallucination and there is debate whether the story was a satire. After the storys first publication in The American Museum, it was heavily revised and reprinted throughout Poes life.

Four Beasts in One by classic Romantic/Gothic author Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is considered by many to be the father of the Romantic Gothic Literary movement and he wrote over 70 short stories, all of which are more popular today than when he originally wrote them.

This collection of Poe's work contains some of the most exciting and haunting tales ever written. They range from the poetic to the mysterious and the darkly comic, yet all possess the genius of the grotesque that defines Poe's writing. The stories are so alive with compelling mysteries, vibrant images and unforgettably tormented characters, that it is easy to associate Edgar Allan Poe solely with entertainment and forget that he was also one of the greatest innovators in modern literature. This volume contains all of Poe's "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" and "Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque", and a selection of his poetry.

Un asesino exasperado por el latido del corazón aún palpitante de su víctima... Una institución mental dirigida por alguien ajeno al personal... Una caja misteriosa a bordo de un barco con un terrible secreto... La mirada del hipnotizador que, tal vez, podria paralizar a la misma Muerte... Ponte la camisa de fuerza y abrochatela bien, porque en estas paginas hay historias de amor perdido, caminos errados... y mentes extraviadas. Esta entrega de los mejores relatos de Poe incluye El corazon delator, El sistema del doctor Tarr y el profesor Fether, La caja oblonga y Los hechos del caso del Sr. Valdemar. El terror, lo macabro y el horror siguen alcanzando cotas sobrenaturales gracias a las escalofriantes ilustraciones de Gris Grimly. Abre el libro... si te atreves. Las ilustraciones deliciosamente malevolas de Grimly son el complemento ideal a los cuentos macabros de Poe. School Library Journal Un espectacular comic con cuatro terrorificos relatos de Poe

O poço e o pêndulo é uma história de "delirante terror". Na Inquisição Espanhola, quando a Igreja Católica perseguia milhares de pessoas acusadas de heresia ou por simplesmente pertencerem a outras r

"Fue el primer escritor de narrativa adulta que leí y el friki que hay en mí no acaba de dejarle marchar" Raúl García Cinco narraciones del maestro de la intriga y el terror, fabulador de oscuras pesadillas, Edgar Allan Poe. Poe dio curso en sus relatos al mal de vivre y a las peores obsesiones del ser humano. Este volumen recoge los cuentos: `La caída de la Casa Usher', `El manuscrito encontrado en una botella', `Ligeia', `El pozo y el péndulo' y `El barril de amontillado'.

Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences was written in the year 1843 by Edgar Allan Poe. This book is one of the most popular novels of Edgar Allan Poe, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This is one of Poes explanatory tales about how to be crook. He gives lots of examples for those who want to learn the art. Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences is a very fascinating piece by Edgar Allan Poe. The use of the jocular term "diddling" makes it clear from the title that it will be a facetious read, intended to amuse.

"Loss of Breath" is a horror short story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). It was first published in 1832.

X-ing a Paragrab was written in the year 1849 by Edgar Allan Poe. This book is one of the most popular novels of Edgar Allan Poe, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.

El gato negro (título original en inglés: The Black Cat) es un cuento de horror del escritor estadounidense Edgar Allan Poe, publicado en el periódico Saturday Evening Post de Filadelfia en su número del 19 de agosto de 1843. La critica lo considera uno de los mas espeluznantes de la historia de la literatura. Un joven matrimonio lleva una vida hogareña apacible con su gato, hasta que el marido empieza a dejarse arrastrar por la bebida. El alcohol lo vuelve irascible y en uno de sus accesos de furia acaba con la vida del animal. Un segundo gato aparece en escena, la situacion familiar empeora, y los acontecimientos se precipitan hasta culminar en un horrendo desenlace.