Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe's best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849. This collectible edition features: A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs 21 short stories, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" 10 classic poems, including "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," and "The Bells" An introduction by Daniel Stashower An index of first lines A timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe Every literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensible volume in their home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women , Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , Anne of Green Gables , The Inferno , Dracula , The Republic , The Iliad , Meditations , and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales .