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A Descent into the Maelström is an 1841 short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It tells the story of a man who survived a shipwreck and was trapped in a whirlpool. The tale is notable for its inclusion of Poe's ratiocination and is considered an early form of science fiction.
First publish date: February 2, 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
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