From the spine-tingling horror of The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death to the haunting echo of The Raven, this classic compilation includes all your favorite tales and poems by Edgar Allan Poe.  Be sure to read The Gold Bug, a story of buried treasure set on Sullivan's Island, SC.  

The brief introduction provides a concise overview of the author's tragic life and mysterious death, which is almost as intriguing as the tales themselves.  Poe is celebrated as a literary innovator, and his influence can be seen in the works of today's horror and mystery authors.   If you enjoy either of these genres, then sample
these writings by a master in both fields.         

During the month of October, RCPL is going "Stark Raven Mad" reading Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.  Pick up a free copy of this book at your local Richland County Public Library and participate in national reading initiative The Big Read.  Post your comments and join the discussion on our Online Book Group:

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