Tales Of Mystery & Imagination - Everyman's Library No. 336
By Edgar Allan Poe
Published by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd: London 1952
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Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery & Imagination (J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, London, 1952) brings together the author's most haunting and psychologically charged stories, uniting the gothic, the macabre, and the visionary. This collection includes classics such as The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Masque of the Red Death, each displaying Poe's mastery of atmosphere, rhythm, and dread. His exploration of guilt, madness, and mortality remains as compelling as ever, making these tales enduring pillars of modern horror and detective fiction.
The edition captures Poe's dual genius for narrative intensity and poetic imagination, revealing a writer who shaped both American and world literature with his precision of style and psychological depth. Its stories range from eerie studies of obsession to philosophical meditations on death and beauty, illustrating the full scope of his creative power. This mid-century printing by J.M. Dent would appeal to collectors of classic literature, admirers of gothic fiction, and readers drawn to the dark brilliance and timeless influence of Edgar Allan Poe."
Light wear and fading to cover and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
