Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2000-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 42725 Poe, Edgar Allan 1809 1849 Poe, Edgar Allen Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax Willis, Nathaniel Parker 1806 1867 Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker) Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker) The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1 Edgar Allan Poe, an appreciation -- Life of Poe, by James Russell Lowell -- Death of Poe, by N. P. Willis -- The unparalleled adventures of one Hans Pfaal -- The gold-bug -- Four beasts in one -- The murders in the Rue Morgue -- The mystery of Marie Rogêt -- The balloon hoax -- MS. found in a bottle -- The oval portrait. David Widger and Carlo Traverso "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of various literary works, likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume presents a comprehensive look at Poe’s contributions to the genres of horror, mystery, and poetry, showcasing his unique ability to navigate themes of melancholy and the supernatural. This collection includes not only the celebrated tales such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," but also illuminating prefaces and analyses of his life and works, inviting readers to delve into the mind of one of America's most iconic writers. The beginning of this volume contains a preface, touching upon Poe's life, struggles, and literary achievements, and it sets the tone for the exploration of his works. Notably, it includes reflections on his early life, detailing his adoption by John Allan, his education, and his tumultuous relationships, as well as mentions of his formative experiences and the challenges he faced in his literary career. The opening gives readers insight into the origins of works that blend the macabre with the poetic, suggesting that Poe's life experiences deeply influenced his storytelling. Moreover, it serves as an introduction to the themes of despair, beauty, and complexity that define his body of work, preparing readers for the profound explorations ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fantasy fiction Horror tales, American American fiction -- 19th century Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 PS Text Detective Fiction Horror Mystery Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Poetry Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: American Literature 621821 2025-07-01T12:00:13.239184 text/html 612010 2023-12-30T10:47:02 text/html 314409 2025-07-01T12:00:22.040145 application/epub+zip 317427 2025-07-01T12:00:16.485174 application/epub+zip 294382 2025-07-01T12:00:15.263156 application/epub+zip 567697 2025-07-01T12:00:26.343169 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536798 2025-07-01T12:00:21.259209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506296 2022-09-01T14:00:16.568578 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606520 2025-07-01T12:00:12.637240 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 586708 2023-12-30T11:20:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20275 2025-07-01T12:00:26.479186 application/rdf+xml 17234 2025-07-01T12:00:15.768251 image/jpeg 4055 2025-07-01T12:00:15.513268 image/jpeg 297973 2025-07-01T12:00:13.291206 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia