This collection, Tales of Mystery and Imagination encompasses
twenty-nine of Poe's finest stories - comprising all the terrifying and
bewildering narratives that typify his work. It includes: 'Morella',
'Ligeia', 'The Murders in Rue Morgue', 'The Masque of Red Death', 'The
Black Cat' and many others. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was an
American poet, writer and literary critic who belonged to the Romantic
Movement. He contributed greatly to the genres of horror and science
fiction, and his thrilling tales earned him considerable fame during his
lifetime, and after his death. Whilst his first work, 'Tamerlane and
Other Poems' was published in 1827 in relative obscurity, it was the
publication of 'The Raven and Other Poems' in 1845, that brought him
instant success. The stories in Tales of Mystery and Imagination are
accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade;
Harry Clarke (1889 - 1931). Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and
book illustrator - and a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts
Movement. His drawings were inspired by the Art Nouveax style so typical
of this period - and his sinuous lines combined with delicate colouring
earned him a reputation as a preeminent illustrator of the 'Golden Age.'
Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and
elucidate Poe's captivating narratives. Pook Press celebrates the great
'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of
unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the
1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children's stories,
and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and
authors.
