“I was cautious in what I said before the young lady; for I could not be sure that she was sane; and, in fact, there was a certain restless brilliancy about her eyes that half led me to imagine she was not.”
Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
Work
The Short Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe: An Annotated Edition
The Short Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe: An Annotated Edition is a comprehensive compilation of Poe's most famous short stories, accompanied by scholarly annotations that provide historical context, literary analysis, and explanations of the author's techniques and themes. more
Author
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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