Few authors' names conjure up such an air of ghoulish terror as that
of Edgar Allan Poe.
The best of his chilling horror stories and other suspenseful tales, 27
short stories in total, are presented here in one fantastic volume,
providing an ideal introduction to this master of the macabre for those
unfamiliar with Poe's work, or a welcome return to Poe's dark and
mysterious world for committed enthusiasts. Although best known for his
classic gothic horror tales such as The Pit and the Pendulum, The Fall
of the House of Usher or The Premature Burial, he also wrote mystery
thrillers like The Murders in the Rue Morgue or The Mystery of Marie
Roget and curious stories like The System of Doctor Tarr and
Professor Fether.