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“...If you do not take it up with you in some way, I shall be under the necessity of breaking your head with this shovel”

Quote by Edgar Allan Poe

Book:Edgar Allan Poe's Annotated Short Stories

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Edgar Allan Poe's Annotated Short Stories

This volume includes a selection of Poe's most famous short stories, accompanied by annotations that provide historical context, literary analysis, and personal reflections on the author's writing. more

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Edgar Allan Poe

American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Known for his short stories and poetry, particularly his works of horror and mystery. His most famous works include 'The Black Cat', 'The Raven', and 'Annabel Lee'. more

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