Edgar Allan Poe was called by many as the 'Father of Detective Stories'. An American writer, poet, critic and editor, he was best known for his evocative short stories and poems that captured the imagination and interest of readers around the world. His imaginative storytelling and tales of mystery and horror made him the master of mystery and macabre. Many of Poe's works, including "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," became literary classics.

For Poe, life was a constant struggle to make ends meet. Although he was never financially successful during his life, Poe made his mark as one of America's most enduring writers. The innovative and imaginative way he crafted his stories, still shock, surprise and move modern readers. His works are as compelling today as they were over a century ago.

This collection includes some of his most memorable stories, in cluding The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Masque of the Red Death. These stories will give you a glimpse into his literary accomplishment and a taste of his unparalleled style.

Embassy Books proudly presents this book as part of the Embassy Classics Series, which comprises of some of the finest literary works of great authors.