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Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque is a curated anthology showcasing Edgar Allan Poe’s most celebrated short stories in the gothic tradition. The volume gathers narratives such as "Morella," "The Man That Was Used Up," "Fall of the House of Usher," "Ligeia," "Berenice," and many others, each exploring themes of dread, madness, and the supernatural. With its meticulous selection, the book highlights Poe’s fascination with the macabre, the uncanny, and the psychological depths of human obsession.
First publish date: 1840
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
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