Tales of Madness: Seven Horror Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

For over one hundred years, Edgar Allan Poe has awed and thrilled his readers with horrific stories of tragedy, death, and fear. This collection of some of his most famous tales is intended to excite and to remind us that, although the author lived many years ago, his grasp of human emotion is as poignant as ever. Included in this book are the Poe classics: The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado, Fall of the House of Usher, Ligeia, and A Premature Burial. With timeless stories that still frighten, this book is sure to be a hit with students, teachers, and fans of Poe's best tales of madness and gothic horror!

Audience
childrens
Length
short · 124 pages

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