THE WORKS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE VOLUME IV

EDGAR ALLAN POE

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of tales of the mysterious and macabre. From the eerie incantations of "The Raven" to the persistent fright of "The Tell-Tale Heart," his stories and poems are unforgettable explorations of the darker side of life that still offer lessons and insight into human behavior today, making them an integral component of just about any library.As classics of fiction that transcend literary époques, this work collects his best-known works—from "Annabel Lee" to "The Fall of the House of Usher," "Lenore" to "The Pit and the Pendulum," and many, many more. A must have in every well-featured library, his volume is the perfect introduction for new readers and the perfect resource for devoted fans. Poes writings were truly original—and this unique book is the perfect look at his uncommon genius.

Table of contents

• THE DEVIL IN THE BELFRY
• LIONIZING
• X-ING A PARAGRAB
• METZENGERSTEIN
• THE SYSTEM OF DOCTOR TARR AND PROFESSOR FETHER
• THE LITERARY LIFE OF THINGUM BOB, ESQ.
• HOW TO WRITE A “BLACKWOOD” ARTICLE
• A PREDICAMENT
• MYSTIFICATION
• DIDDLING
• THE ANGEL OF THE ODD
• MELLONTA TAUTA
• THE DUC DE L’OMELETTE.
• THE OBLONG BOX.
• LOSS OF BREATH
• THE MAN THAT WAS USED UP
• THE BUSINESS MAN
• THE LANDSCAPE GARDEN
• MAELZEL’S CHESS-PLAYER
• THE POWER OF WORDS
• THE COLLOQUY OF MONOS AND UNA
• THE CONVERSATION OF EIROS AND CHARMION
• SHADOW—A PARABLE