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Horror· United States

Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall)

by Edgar Allan Poe
Aggregate Editorial Score45/100
#2,665of 99,626 books
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Published 1869English
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Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall) by Edgar Allan Poe is a landmark work of horror, first published in 1869. A masterwork of horror fiction, Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall) by Edgar Allan Poe (1869) creates atmosphere and dread with extraordinary skill.

Book Details

AuthorEdgar Allan Poe
Published1869
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category👻 Horror
Editorial Score45/100
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👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1869, Edgar Allan Poe's Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall) is a work of horror that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 45/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall) for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Within United States's literary landscape, Edgar Allan Poe occupies a significant position. Histoires Extraordinaires (Balloon-Hoax / Descent into the Maelstrom / Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar / Gold-Bug / Ligeia / Mesmeric Revelation / Metzengerstein / Morella / MS. Found in a Bottle / Murders in the Rue Morgue / Mystery of Marie Roget / Purloined Letter / Tale of the Ragged Mountains / Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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Awards & Recognition

Library Journal
notable · national
186945
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About the Author
Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe is a United States author whose work in horror has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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