Edgar Allan Poe 
Edgar Allan Poe 
Collected Works

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 remain meaningful today. This Canterbury Classics edition of Edgar Allan Poe collects some of his best-known workfrom Annabel Lee” to The Fall of the House of Usher, ” Lenore” to The Pit and the Pendulum, ” and many, many more. Poe’s writings were truly originaland this unique book is the perfect look at his uncommon genius.Lexile score: 1310L

关于作者

Born on January 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe has become synonymous with writing described as mysterious and macabre. Also credited with originating the detective-fiction genre, Poe is considered part of the American Romantic Movement. A very celebrated poet, short story writer, and Gothic novelist, Poe died in 1849.Adrienne J. Odasso received her M.A. in Medieval Studies at the University of York in 2006 and is currently completing her Ph.D. in English at the University of York. She lives in London, UK.