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Poe, Edgar Allan
1809
1849
Poe, Edgar Allen
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4
The devil in the belfry -- Lionizing -- X-ing a paragrab -- Metzengerstein -- The system of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether -- The literary life of Thingum Bob, Esq. -- How to write a Blackwood article -- A predicament -- Mystification -- Diddling -- The Angel of the Odd -- Mellonia tauta -- The Duc De L'Omlette -- The oblong box -- Loss of breath -- The man that was used up -- The business man -- The landscape garden -- Maelzel's chess-player -- The power of words -- The colloquy of Monas and Una -- The conversation of Eiros and Charmion -- Shadow: a parable.
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"The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of literary pieces likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a blend of short stories and essays, showcasing Poe's mastery in exploring themes of horror, the supernatural, and human psychology, which is evident from the titles listed in the contents like "The Devil in the Belfry" and "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether." The beginning of the volume introduces readers to "The Devil in the Belfry," where we are transported to the quaint Dutch borough of Vondervotteimittiss, characterized by its peculiar architecture and the strange behaviors of its inhabitants. The narrative humorously describes the monotonous lifestyle of the townsfolk, who are obsessed with their clocks and cabbages, until an odd little man arrives and disrupts their orderly existence. As the clock unexpectedly strikes thirteen, chaos ensues, showcasing Poe's satirical take on societal norms and the nature of time. In this opening chapter, the grotesque blend of humor and horror sets the tone for the unique tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Short stories
Fantasy fiction
Horror tales, American
American fiction -- 19th century
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Horror
Mystery Fiction
Category: Short Stories
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: American Literature
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