We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. Many antiquarian books such as this are bing increasingly rare and expensive. Most famous for his stories of mystery and horror, he was one of the first American short story writers, and is widely considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre. Speaking of Poes creepy ladies, Morella also gave me shivers, despite the plots predictableness. The Pit and the Pendulum is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842 in the literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author, editor, poet, and critic. A chilling and engrossing tale by the master of the macabre, The Pit and Pendulum is a veritable must-read. His subsequent torture is presented in in minute, gory detail. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM Edgar Allan Poe Richard Matheson Lancer 1961 at the best online. An unnamed narrator is brought before a panel of ominous judges during the Spanish Inquisition. Book Synopsis This book contains Edgar Allen Poes 1842 short story, The Pit and the Pendulum.

A chilling and engrossing tale by the master of the macabre. His subsequent torture is presented in in minute, gory detail. A suffocating odour pervaded the prison A deeper glow settled each moment in the eyes that glared at my agonies A richer tint of crimson diffused itself over. About the Book An unnamed narrator is brought before a panel of ominous judges during the Spanish Inquisition. 376 pages, Hardcover First published JanuBook details & editions About the author Edgar Allan Poe 5,468 books23.

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