Arcturus Ornate Classics-The Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Although celebrated as the master of American Gothic and the father of detective fiction, Edgar Allan Poe considered himself a poet first. His poetry and prose poems, including The Raven, The Bells and The Haunted Palace, appear in a pocket hardback with a facsimile of his signature and gilded edges. This elegant hardback edition presents a selection of celebrated poetry by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring deluxe cover embossing and gilded page edges. Edgar Allan Poe was of one of America's greatest writers, the undisputed master of American Gothic, the father of detective fiction a true literary pioneer, yet Poe considered himself a poet first and foremost. In this collection readers will find a full range of Poe's poetry and prose poems. The mysterious and lyrical 'The Raven' is Poe's best-known poem and immediately became a sensation when it was first published. 'The Bells' presents Poe's enjoyment of and mastery over language, 'Sonnet to Science' his reflections on rationalism, while 'The City in the Sea' and 'The Haunted Palace' will leave you thrilled and filled with fantastic terrors never felt before. This handsome pocket gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring a facsimile of Poe's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift or collectible for any fans of the classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.