Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer and poet and one of the most preeminent figures of Gothic Literature. He is widely recognized as a master of the short story form, but also delved into poetry, essays and literary criticism. His work often revolved around dark and macabre themes, using death and the human mind's deepest fears to craft complex stories about a vast array of subjects. The short stories selected in this volume are bu...