“And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense? --now, I say, there came to my ears a low, dull, quick sound, such as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I knew that sound well, too. It was the beating of the old man's heart. It increased my fury, as the beating of a drum stimulates the soldier into courage.”
Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Best of Poe
This compilation showcases Poe's most renowned tales and poems, such as 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' reflecting his distinctive style and contribution to the genres of horror and mystery literature. more
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