{"product_id":"edgar-allan-poes-detective-stories-and-murderous-tales-a-collection-of-short-stories-fantasy-and-horror-classics-9781447466079","title":"Edgar Allan Poe's Detective Stories and Murderous Tales - A Collection of Short Stories (Fantasy and Horror Classics)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between chilling horror and intellectual crime-solving, \u003cem\u003e Edgar Allan Poe's Detective Stories and Murderous Tales\u003c\/em\u003e is a cornerstone volume showcasing his unparalleled genius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the brilliant mind of Edgar Allan Poe, the legendary master of the macabre and the inventor of the detective fiction genre, comes an essential collection. Follw early origins of crime detection with the complete trilogy starring the world's first modern detective, C. Auguste Dupin: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Murders in the Rue Morgue \u003c\/em\u003e(1841): The foundational tale of the locked-room mystery, where Dupin uses his masterful ratiocination to solve a terrifying, seemingly impossible crime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of Marie Roget\u003c\/em\u003e (1842): Dupin applies his rigorous logic to a fictionalized true-crime case, analyzing media accounts to solve a murder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Purloined Letter\u003c\/em\u003e (1844): A masterpiece of psychological deduction, where Dupin seeks a crucial document hidden in plain sight, proving that the simplest solution is often the most profound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlongside these foundational mysteries, the collection explores Poe's darkest psychological dramas, where guilt and madness drive murder: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tell-Tale Heart \u003c\/em\u003e(1843): A terrifying descent into a murderer's mind, haunted by the sound of his own overwhelming guilt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Black Cat \u003c\/em\u003e(1843): A harrowing tale of depravity, obsession, and the crushing weight of conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Imp of the Perverse\u003c\/em\u003e (1845): A philosophical look at the inexplicable human impulse toward self-destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Thou Art the Man\"\u003c\/em\u003e (1844): A groundbreaking satire that anticipates the modern 'whodunit' by featuring a shocking and unexpected twist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gold-Bug\u003c\/em\u003e (1843): A thrilling adventure that blends cryptography and treasure hunting, demonstrating the power of pure intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis volume is a must-read for all lovers of classic mystery, gothic horror, and the thrilling intellectual prowess of one of America's most influential literary giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edgar Allan Poe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/09\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781447466079","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44902562726003,"sku":"9781447466079","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_dc701223-4817-45a7-b3f7-45d9db0abd32.jpg?v=1777390042","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/edgar-allan-poes-detective-stories-and-murderous-tales-a-collection-of-short-stories-fantasy-and-horror-classics-9781447466079","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}