The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings : Poems, Tales, Essays, and Reviews
Overview - 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. Read more...
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Overview
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 more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780141439815
- ISBN-10: 0141439815
- Publisher: Penguin Books
- Publish Date: May 2003
- Page Count: 544
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.85 pounds
Series: Penguin Classics

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