Publisher's Synopsis
This deluxe hardback edition presents the classic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring illustrated page edges, beautifully designed endpapers and classic illustrations by Harry Clarke.
Edgar Allan Poe was a master of horror literature. While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. Tales of Mystery and the Imagination brings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and 'The Cask of Amontillado'. Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr Brook Haley, these tales of murder, madness and suspense are testament to Poe's talent.
This beautiful gift edition is luxuriously presented with illustrated page edges, silver cover embossing and full-colour endpaper designs. It includes classic illustrations throughout by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clarke, whose striking and fantastical artwork perfectly captures the spirit of Poe's uncanny tales. These eye-catching, full-page images accompany every story, with additional vignettes throughout the book.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.
