Project Gutenberg 2019-12-22 Public domain in the USA. 191 Johnson, Rossiter 1840 1931 Johnson, Edwin Rossiter Stories of Tragedy Little Classics, Volume 3 (of 18) The murders in the Rue Morgue / Edgar Allan Poe -- The Lauson tragedy / J. W. DeForest -- The iron shroud / William Mudford -- The bell-tower / Herman Melville -- The Kathayan slave / Emily C. Judson -- The story of La Roche / Henry Mackenzie -- The vision of sudden death / Thomas De Quincey. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stories of Tragedy" by Rossiter Johnson is a collection of classic literary tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features significant contributions from renowned authors, including Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville, highlighting stories that delve into dark and tragic themes. This collection provides readers with a rich exploration of human experiences intertwined with elements of mystery and horror, making it particularly appealing for those drawn to serious and reflective narratives. The opening of the collection introduces one of its standout stories, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe. It sets a haunting atmosphere and presents the character Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin, who possesses extraordinary analytical skills. Introduced through his encounters in Paris, Dupin's keen intellect is showcased as he contemplates the nature of analysis itself in the face of societal norms. The tale unfolds with a gruesome double murder that leaves the Parisian police baffled, creating a perplexing mystery that bodes well for Dupin's investigative prowess. As Dupin navigates through the chilling details, it becomes clear that readers can expect a thrilling ride filled with complex characters and a compelling, albeit dark, storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Fiction Short stories Literature -- Collections PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery 374438 2025-07-24T08:53:53.325918 text/html 354352 2024-10-17T15:29:01 text/html 516351 2025-07-24T08:53:58.144950 application/epub+zip 517612 2025-07-24T08:53:54.224939 application/epub+zip 195597 2025-07-24T08:53:53.800936 application/epub+zip 628854 2025-07-24T08:54:01.471942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569795 2025-07-24T08:53:57.665895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276007 2022-09-27T14:57:01.690731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345243 2025-07-24T08:53:52.782970 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325436 2024-10-17T15:29:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17242 2025-07-24T08:54:01.612913 application/rdf+xml 24183 2025-07-24T08:53:53.904954 image/jpeg 2480 2025-07-24T08:53:53.852920 image/jpeg 468543 2025-07-24T08:53:53.397921 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia