The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 by Edgar Allan Poe

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Author Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Title The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The purloined letter -- The thousand-and-second tale of Scheherezade -- A descent into the Maelström -- Von Kempelen and his discovery -- Mesmeric revelation -- The facts in the case of M. Valdemar -- The black cat -- The fall of the House of Usher -- Silence: a fable -- The masque of the Red Death -- The cask of Amontillado -- The imp of the perverse -- The island of the Fay -- The assignation -- The pit and the pendulum -- The premature burial -- The domain of Arnheim -- Landor's cottage -- William Wilson -- The tell-tale heart -- Berenice -- Eleonora.
Credits David Widger
Summary "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of literary works, including short stories and essays, written during the early to mid-19th century. This volume contains a range of tales that delve into themes of mystery, horror, and the uncanny, showcasing Poe's mastery of suspenseful and psychological storytelling. Notable pieces include "The Purloined Letter," which features the brilliant detective C. Auguste Dupin as he solves a complex crime involving a stolen letter of great importance, highlighting both the ingenuity of the detective and the folly of the authorities. The opening of the volume features "The Purloined Letter," where the narrator and Dupin engage in deep contemplation over previous mysteries when they are visited by Monsieur G, the Prefect of the Parisian police. The Prefect brings details of a perplexing case involving a missing letter that holds significant political power, stolen by the Minister D. As the Prefect describes his failed attempts to recover the letter, Dupin's insights reveal that the straightforward nature of the theft has eluded the authorities. The narrative sets a tone of intellectual intrigue as Dupin prepares to outsmart both the Prefect and the clever Minister, emphasizing Poe’s exploration of human intellect and the nature of perception. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Horror tales, American
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 2148
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 19, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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