Poems and Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

A GENUINE DATE-STAMPED 1908 EDITION OF EDGAR ALLAN POE'S MOST FAMOUS TALES AND POEMS (NOT THE 1910 OR 1920 PRINTING)
INCLUDING THE RAVEN, THE BELLS, ANNABELLE LEE, TO HELEN, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, THE MASQUE OF RED DEATH, THE PURLOINED LETTER, THE CITY IN THE SEA, THE OVAL PORTRAIT, THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE LIFE OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, AND MUCH MORE

A stunning and scarce edition of Poe's Tales and Poems beautifully bound in Chicago in the 19th Century Victorian Era. Just for an age reference, this book was printed and bound four years before the Titanic set sail and has been well-preserved for 116 years. They don't make books this good anymore, and I don't think they ever will. I would snag this one before someone else does...

CONTENTS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
POEMS
To Helen
Israfel
The City in the Sea
The Raven
Ulalume
Annabel Lee
The Bells
Eldorado.

TALES
The Assignation
Ligeia
The Fall of the House of Usher
A Descent into the Maelström
Eleonora
The Oval Portrait
The Masque of the Red Death.
The Pit and the Pendulum
The Gold-Bug
The Purloined Letter
NOTES
GLOSSARY

Books of this caliber and age are becoming increasingly scarce, and most have been read to pieces or turned to dust. Finding a 1908 in this condition is not an easy task—a lovely book.

The overall condition of this book is good for its age- 115+ years. It has some normal shelf wear and age but has been well-kept despite 116 years of time.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and literary critic. He is best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, as well as his poetry. Poe's works often explore themes of death, madness, and the supernatural, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the detective fiction genre.

Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts. His parents were both actors, but they died when he was very young. He was then taken in by John and Frances Allan, a wealthy couple from Richmond, Virginia, who raised him as their own child.

Poe attended the University of Virginia and later enlisted in the United States Army. However, he was discharged from the military and moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he began his writing career. In 1835, he won a literary contest with his short story "MS. Found in a Bottle," which brought him some recognition.

Poe's most famous works include "The Raven," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." His poetry is characterized by its musicality, dark themes, and use of symbolism. "The Raven" is perhaps his best-known poem, featuring a melancholic narrator who is visited by a talking raven that gradually drives him to madness.

Despite his creative success, Poe struggled with financial difficulties throughout his life. He worked as an editor and literary critic for various publications, including the Southern Literary Messenger and the Broadway Journal. His critical reviews were often scathing, and he had several literary feuds with other writers of his time.

Poe's personal life was marked by tragedy and loss. His wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, whom he married when she was only 13 years old, died of tuberculosis at the age of 24. Her death deeply affected Poe and influenced much of his later work.

On October 3, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore and was taken to a hospital. He died four days later on October 7, 1849, at the age of 40. The exact cause of his death remains a mystery, and various theories have been proposed, including alcoholism, drug overdose, and even murder.

Despite his relatively short life and troubled circumstances, Poe's works have had a lasting impact on literature. His innovative storytelling techniques, psychological depth, and e

Despite his creative success, Poe struggled with financial difficulties throughout his life. He worked as an editor and literary critic for various publications, including the Southern Literary Messenger and the Broadway Journal. His critical reviews were often scathing, and he had several literary feuds with other writers of his time.

Poe's personal life was marked by tragedy and loss. His wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, whom he married when she was only 13 years old, died of tuberculosis at the age of 24. Her death deeply affected Poe and influenced much of his later work.

On October 3, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore and was taken to a hospital. He died four days later on October 7, 1849, at the age of 40. The exact cause of his death remains a mystery, and various theories have been proposed, including alcoholism, drug overdose, and even murder.

Despite his relatively short life and troubled circumstances, Poe's works have had a lasting impact on literature. His innovative storytelling techniques, psychological depth, and exploration of the dark side of human