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Book Synopsis: A popular spin-off from the Poetry for Young People series introduces children to America's master of the spooky story: Edgar Allan Poe. Unabridged and fully illustrated, it's the perfect collection to establish a life-long love of literature. Edgar Allan Poe's brooding tales of murder, madness, and revenge still grab today's readers. Here are five of his finest, presented and fully annotated by Andrew Delbanco, a much-honored professor of humanities at Columbia University whom Time magazine called “America's Best Social Critic.” And throughout, chilling and evocative illustrations by renowned artist Gerard Dubois enhance the stories—among them a devilish, skull-like face to accompany “Masque of the Red Death” and an appropriately foreboding view of the House of Usher. The collection includes “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” and “The Oval Portrait”—and as always features an author biography, introductions to every story, and definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary.
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Introduce your children to the captivating world of Edgar Allan Poe with this stunning collection! Unabridged and fully illustrated, Stories for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe is the perfect book to ignite a lifelong love of literature. With chilling tales of murder, madness, and revenge, Poe's stories still captivate readers today.
Expertly annotated by renowned professor Andrew Delbanco, this collection brings Poe's tales to life like never before. Delbanco, hailed as "America's Best Social Critic" by Time magazine, provides fascinating insights that deepen your understanding of Poe's work. Alongside Delbanco's annotations, acclaimed artist Gerard Dubois's haunting illustrations enhance the stories, immersing readers in Poe's dark and twisted universe.
Within the pages of this collection, you'll find Poe's most iconic stories, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "The Oval Portrait." Each story is accompanied by an author biography, introductions that set the stage for the tale, and helpful definitions of unfamiliar vocabulary. This ensures that readers of all ages can fully enjoy and appreciate Poe's masterpieces.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to introduce your children to the genius of Edgar Allan Poe. Spark their imagination and instill a love of literature that will last a lifetime. Get your hands on Stories for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe today and embark on a thrilling journey together.
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