Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe (Paperback)

Main Description

Step into the dark and extraordinary imagination of Edgar Allan Poe with Tales of Mystery and Imagination, a captivating collection of Gothic horror, psychological suspense and early detective fiction from Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series.

From the chilling heartbeat of The Tell-Tale Heart to the oppressive atmosphere of The Fall of the House of Usher and the terrifying ordeal of The Pit and the Pendulum, Poe's stories explore fear, obsession, guilt and the unsettling mysteries of the human mind. His distinctive storytelling has fascinated readers for generations and helped shape modern horror and mystery fiction.

Alongside these haunting tales, the collection includes all three adventures of Auguste Dupin, Poe's brilliant fictional detective. Beginning with The Murders in the Rue Morgue, these groundbreaking mysteries helped establish the detective-story tradition that would later inspire writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle.

Why Customers Buy It

✓ A compelling introduction to Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic and mystery fiction
✓ Brings together 22 classic stories in one collection
✓ Includes famous tales such as The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat
✓ Features all three pioneering Auguste Dupin detective mysteries
✓ An excellent addition to any classic horror or mystery bookshelf

Mystery & Supernatural Edition Details

✓ Paperback from Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series
✓ Distinctive illustrated cover design

Stories Included

The Gold Bug • The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar • MS. Found in a Bottle • A Descent into the Maelström • The Murders in the Rue Morgue • The Mystery of Marie Rogêt • The Purloined Letter • The Fall of the House of Usher • The Pit and the Pendulum • The Premature Burial • The Black Cat • The Masque of the Red Death • The Cask of Amontillado • The Oval Portrait • The Oblong Box • The Tell-Tale Heart • Ligeia • Loss of Breath • Shadow – A Parable • Silence – A Fable • The Man of the Crowd • Some Words with a Mummy

Book Details

Author - Edgar Allan Poe
Series - Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural
Format - Paperback
Pages - 320
Published - 3 May 2008
Introduction by - John S. Whitley

About the Author

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet and literary critic celebrated for his Gothic fiction, psychological horror and pioneering detective stories. His imaginative exploration of fear, obsession and the supernatural produced some of literature's most enduring tales, while his character Auguste Dupin helped establish the foundations of modern detective fiction. Poe's influence continues to be felt across horror, mystery and suspense writing.

Continue Your Reading

If you enjoy Poe's atmospheric tales, discover The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers, The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton or The Haunter of the Dark by H. P. Lovecraft for more unsettling mysteries and classic supernatural fiction. Explore our wider Classic Literature collection for more timeless stories and literary favourites.