1
6
Free Standard Delivery
On orders over £35
Next Day Delivery
£3.99 On Orders over £35
Book Points
Earn 10 points for every £1 spent
🚚 Order by 1pm for same day dispatch.
Titles in This Set:
Stories and Satire
Classic Tales of Horror
Raven and Other Poems
Two Tales of Travel
Tales of Adventure and Mystery
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781398829817
Publisher: Arcturus
Age Range: Adult
Overview
Step into the shadowy imagination of one of literature's most influential storytellers with The Edgar Allan Poe Collection, a beautifully presented 5-book paperback boxed set from the Arcturus Classic Collections series. Gathering horror, poetry, satire, travel writing and detective fiction into one slipcased edition, this set is a definitive introduction to Poe's astonishing range. Featuring striking contemporary cover designs, it's a lovely addition to any bookshelf and a thoughtful gift for fans of gothic classics and detective fiction.
About the Books
This five-volume set surveys Edgar Allan Poe's genius across every form he mastered. Stories and Satire showcases his sharp, cynical wit, including the biting "The Man Who Was Used Up". Classic Tales of Horror delivers his most celebrated gothic masterpieces, among them "The Fall of the House of Usher", where guilt and dread saturate every page. Raven and Other Poems collects his haunting verse, led by the immortal "The Raven". Two Tales of Travel carries readers on strange voyages into the unknown, while Tales of Adventure and Mystery introduces C. Auguste Dupin, the amateur detective whose analytical brilliance in stories such as "The Purloined Letter" laid the foundations for the detective fiction genre. Together, these five volumes trace Poe's restless creative energy, from dream-like verse to gruesome murder, from satirical humour to relentless psychological terror, in matching paperback editions housed in a sturdy slipcase. Whether meeting Poe for the first time or returning to a lifelong favourite, this collection offers an unrivalled entry point into the mind of America's first master of the macabre.
- Complete 5-book set covering horror, poetry, satire, travel and detective fiction
- Includes iconic works such as "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher"
- Contemporary cover designs in a matching slipcase
- Ideal gift for fans of gothic fiction and classic literature
- Compact, durable paperback format perfect for shelf display or travel
- Great value way to own the essential Poe canon in one set
About the Author
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States, and one of the country's first successful practitioners of the short story. Poe is generally credited as the inventor of detective fiction and made significant early contributions to science fiction. His enduring influence can be felt across horror, mystery and literary fiction to this day.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Five essential works, one beautifully packaged set. Perfect for newcomers and lifelong Poe devotees alike, this collection combines gothic chills, haunting poetry and ingenious mystery in a gift-ready slipcase that looks as good on the shelf as it reads.
Please Note: Cover art may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.