Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Science Fiction - a Collection of Short Stories (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

Publisher Marketing: These early works by Edgar Allan Poe were originally published in the mid 19th century. As a collection of short stories, these represent some of Poe's best works in the science fiction genre, and include 'The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall', 'The Conversation Of Eiros And Charmion' and 'A Descent Into The Maelstrom'. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1809, Poe became an orphan at a very early age. After being taken in by a couple in Richmond, he spent a brief spell in the United Kingdom before returning to enrol at the University of Virginia. Poe struggled for many years to make a living as a writer and frequently had to move city to stay in employment as a critic. Even for his greatest success, 'The Raven', he only received $9 and, although becoming a household name, his financial position remained far from stable. Poe died in 1849, aged just 40, yet his legacy is a formidable one: He is seen today as one of the greatest practitioners of Gothic and detective fiction that ever lived, and popular culture is replete with references to him. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/31/2009 pg. 56 (EAN 9781416950257, Hardcover) School Library Journal 09/01/2009 pg. 171 (EAN 9781416950257, Hardcover) Booklist 09/01/2009 pg. 89 (EAN 9781416950257, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 pg. 106 (EAN 9781416950257, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2010 pg. 226 (EAN 9781416950257, Hardcover) PW Notes and Reprints 08/09/2004 pg. 253 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Booklist 10/15/2004 pg. 405 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 176 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 08/09/2004 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 96 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2005 pg. 89 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2005 pg. 743 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2007 pg. 853 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 1072 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1121 (EAN 9780689848377, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Poe, Edgar Allan Author, poet, and literary critic, Edgar Allan Poe is credited with pioneering the short story genre, inventing detective fiction, and contributing to the development of science fiction. However, Poe is best known for his works of the macabre, including such infamous titles as "The Raven," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "Lenore," and "The Fall of the House of Usher." Part of the American Romantic Movement, Poe was one of the first writers to make his living exclusively through his writing, working for literary journals and becoming known as a literary critic. His works have been widely adapted in film. Edgar Allan Poe died of a mysterious illness in 1849 at the age of 40.