“But evil things, in robes of sorrow, Assailed the monarch's high estate; (Ah, let us mourn, for never morrow Shall dawn upon him desolate!) And round about his home the glory That blushed and bloomed, Is but a dim-remembered story Of the old time entombed.”
Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
Work
Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe:
This collected edition brings together the full range of Poe's literary contributions, encompassing his celebrated poetry, atmospheric short stories blending Gothic elements with psychological complexity, and his influential critical essays that shaped American literary discourse. Poe's distinctive voice in American letters produced works that explore themes of mortality, the supernatural, inner torment, and the darker aspects of human experience through meticulous prose and innovative narrative techniques. The collection preserves his enduring legacy as a master of the short story form and a pioneering voice in both detective fiction and psychological horror, demonstrating the breadth of his creative vision beyond his more famous tales of mystery and suspense. 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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