8064 results for 'Edgar Allan Poe'

Mosses from an Old Manse and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1846. The book was met with praise from most contemporary critics, who...

Healing Fibroids A Doctor's Guide to a Natural Cure by Allan Warshowsky offers a new approach to managing fibroids without surgery. Fibroids are a common condition affecting many women, with 40% of...

Crime Fiction From Poe to the Present by Martin Priestman explores the enduring popularity of the detective whodunnit genre. Since its inception with Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue...

Edgar Allan Poe's Cuentos policíacos is a masterful collection of suspenseful tales that explore the darker side of human nature. Spanning four gripping narratives, this book delves into mysterious...

When the annual Food and Wine Festival brings tourists to Cascade Springs, New York, Violet Waverly and her grandma Daisy hope to draw them to their charming bookshop. To entertain the crowds, they...

Paul McCartney's life in the years immediately following the Beatles' breakup is a story of transformation and triumph. This first volume of The McCartney Legacy explores the creative and personal...

Eliza Ripple's life has taken a drastic turn since her husband's untimely death. Working in a brothel, she has found a measure of financial security, but the shadows of her past continue to haunt her...

Edgar Allan Poe's extraordinary tales have been enthralling readers for centuries with their blend of Gothic horror and intellectual exploration. This critical edition brings together twenty-four of...

A collection of fifty-two stories of heart-stopping suspense, first published in 1944, has been re-released. This Modern Library favorite features works by distinguished authors such as Edgar Allan...

Tales of Mystery and Imagination, beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham, is a captivating collection of twenty-five stories from Edgar Allan Poe's oeuvre. First published in 1935, this edition...

A comprehensive collection of 100 great short stories from around the world, spanning centuries and featuring renowned authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Rudyard Kipling...

This comprehensive guide to Romanticism and Transcendentalism in American literature provides an engaging overview of the period from 1800 to 1860. Covering key themes, writers, and movements,...

The Blackest Bird: A Novel of History and Murder by Joel RoseIn 1841, the beautiful Mary Rogers was brutally murdered in New York City, sparking an investigation that would span a decade. High...

Shining in the Dark is a chilling anthology of horror stories, featuring a rare tale from Stephen King, alongside classics by Clive Barker and Edgar Allan Poe, and a novella by John Ajvide Lindqvist...

The World's Greatest Short Stories Deluxe Hardbound Edition brings together an exceptional compilation of stories from renowned authors. This beautifully designed anthology features masterpieces by...

A Manual of Demonology and the Occult by Kent Allan Philpott and Margaret Bates offers a comprehensive exploration of the biblical understanding of demons and the occult. First written as a master's...

Guide is a novel that explores the boundaries of experience in a subterranean Los Angeles where hallucination and reality, sex and suicide, love and indifference run together in terrifying ways...

Step into the dark and whimsical world of Wednesday Addams, where the lines between horror and humor blur. This enchanting anthology brings together a collection of delightfully dark quotes and...

Thomas Shield's life is about to become entangled in a web of secrets and lies. As tutor to a young American boy, he finds himself drawn to the boy's beautiful but unhappy mother. But when a brutal...

Guilty Creatures: A Menagerie of Mysteries brings together fourteen stories that showcase animals playing a crucial role in classic crime fiction. From feline friends to canine companions, and even...

Great Flying Stories brings together a diverse range of tales from some of the most renowned writers in aviation fiction. From science fiction to mystery and horror, this anthology offers something...

Lucy's perfect Outer Banks wedding day takes a deadly turn when a missing guest and a strangled body are discovered. As she navigates the aftermath, Lucy must find the killer before it's too late...

Subsurface explores the intersection of literature and climate change by examining the buried origins of capitalist fantasies in texts from Edgar Allan Poe to Jules Verne.The author, Karen Pinkus,...

The Hollow Earth beckons in this second steampunk novel by Rudy Rucker. In 1850, Mason and his wife Seela embark on a perilous journey around Cape Horn to San Francisco, only to be saved by a...

The Exham Cycle brings together a collection of stories inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's story "The Rats in the Walls". This volume is part of Robert M. Price's long-running series, which explores the...

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and Related Tales by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting tale of escape and survival at sea. When a young man's journey takes a series of terrifying turns,...

The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic offers an in-depth exploration of the American Gothic tradition. Spanning works by prominent authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Toni Morrison, and Stephen...

The Fall Of The House Of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting tale of illness and decay. A letter from his friend Roderick Usher, who has fallen ill with an unknown condition, prompts the narrator...

Introducing a fascinating collection of ingenious mysteries from the masters of detective fiction. This beautifully bound edition is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of...

The T. Middleton Nightingale City Library is a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. At midnight, when the old clock strikes twelve, the library transforms into a world of wonder and terror...

This spine-chilling anthology celebrates the thrilling pleasure and rich literary legacy of horror writing. From the sinister imagination of Edgar Allan Poe to the supernatural suspense of H. G...

Devils in Daylight by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is an atmospheric and tense tale that explores the darker side of human nature. A cryptic code based on Edgar Allan Poe's work leads two men to stake out a...

D. H. Lawrence's Studies in Classic American Literature is a thought-provoking exploration of the nation's literary heritage. With his characteristic energy and originality, Lawrence challenges...

The Arabian Nights by Muhsin Mahdi and Daniel Heller-Roazen is a unique and lesser-known English translation of this beloved literary work. First appearing in English barely two hundred years ago,...

Tuesday Mooney's life is about to change in unexpected ways. When Boston's most eccentric billionaire dies, he leaves behind an epic treasure hunt through the city, with clues inspired by his hero,...

This stunningly creepy deluxe hardcover edition features spot gloss, black sprayed edges, black-stained pages, and black endpapers. As part of Penguin's Horror series, curated by Guillermo del Toro,...

Kentucky's dark past comes alive in this collection of true crime stories from the Bluegrass region. Murder in Old Kentucky recounts some of the state's most shocking and disturbing crimes, including...

A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs In this groundbreaking science fiction romance, Edgar Rice Burroughs introduces a world beyond our own, where a Civil War veteran finds himself stranded on...

The Murders In The Rue Morgue (annotated) by Edgar Allan Poe is considered one of the pioneering works in the detective fiction genre. First published in 1841, it tells the story of two gruesome...

Ambrose Bierce's Tales of Soldiers and Civilians and Other Stories is a haunting collection of short fiction that showcases the author's mastery of dark humour and realistic emotional states. This...

A Century of Detection Twenty Great Mystery Stories, 1841-1940 by John Cullen Gruesser is an anthology that explores the evolution of detection in literature over the first century. Spanning from...

The Matrix by Jonathan Aycliffe is a dark and unsettling tale of obsession and descent into madness. After the death of his wife, Andrew Macleod finds solace in his research into ancient magic, but...

A dark and twisted tale of deception and revenge in 16th-century Venice. Christopher Moore's The Serpent of Venice brings together two literary giants, William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe, to...

In 1846, Maine's Pale Harbor is gripped by fear and suspicion. A woman accused of witchcraft has set the town on edge, and it's up to one man to uncover the truth. Gabriel Stone, a minister from...

A collection of 25 classic Gothic tales, including the iconic "The Phantom of the Opera", brings together some of the most enduring and unsettling stories of the genre. This carefully curated omnibus...

The Dark Domain by Stefan Grabinski is a thought-provoking exploration of modern horror. This collection of supernatural tales delves into the darker aspects of contemporary life, revealing the...

Nineteenth Century Detective Fiction: An Analytical History by LeRoy Lad Panek explores the emergence of short detective fiction in the 19th century and its appearance in Victorian novels. This...

A haunting retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's story, What Moves the Dead is a gripping and atmospheric novel by T. Kingfisher. When Alex Easton receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is...

Science fiction has had a profound impact on our world. In this thought-provoking exploration, Thomas M. Disch examines how the genre has influenced technological innovation, fashion, lifestyle,...

AstroLit: A Cosmic Exploration of Literature and Astrology Explore the connections between literature and astrology through the lives and works of renowned authors. This unique guide delves into the...

Electromagnetism and the Metonymic Imagination by Kieran M. Murphy explores how the imagination has shaped our understanding of science and literature. This book reveals how the discovery of...

The Origins of Science Fiction by Michael Stuart Newton is an anthology that explores the literary roots of science fiction from the late Romantic period to the end of the First World War. This...

Lucy's perfect Outer Banks wedding day took an unexpected turn when she discovered a body in a locked closet. As the police investigation began, Lucy found herself at the centre of a murder mystery...

Three Famous Mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant, and Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping collection of short mystery tales. This volume brings together three iconic stories: The Sign of the...

Hermann Goerner's training programme was notoriously varied and unpredictable, reflecting his approach to weightlifting as a dynamic and adaptive process. Rather than following a rigid set of...

A collection of Allan I. Teger's Bodyscapes, created over 35 years, challenges our perception of reality. The photographer's unique approach blends the human figure with miniature landscapes,...

Gardening Can Be Murder: A Writer's Guide to the Sinister Side of Gardens Discover the surprising connections between gardening and the mystery genre. From the deadly plants and razor-sharp shears of...

Twelfth issue of Hippocampus Press's award-winning journal of weird poetry, featuring contributions from leading contemporary poets and prose writers. This collection includes affecting sonnets,...

A Search for God Anniversary Edition is a spiritual guide that has helped individuals and groups worldwide discover a closer connection to God. In 1931, a group of people sought Edgar Cayce's help to...

A serial killer is leaving body parts all over Cumbria, with a strange message at each scene: #BSC6. The National Crime Agency's investigation is complicated by a case that defies logic. Some victims...

Classic adventure stories by Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London are combined with imaginative tales by Isak Dinesen, Patricia Highsmith and J. G...

A haunting reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Hugo, Locus, & Nebula award-winning author T. Kingfisher. In this gripping tale, a retired soldier returns to their...

Sam and Dean Winchester have faced their share of supernatural horrors, but a new case in New York City may be their most chilling yet. A series of bizarre murders has the brothers investigating a...

The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe is a haunting short story about a prince's desperate attempt to outrun death. In 1842, Prince Prospero hosts a masquerade ball in his abbey, hoping to...

Discover the profound connection between humans and horses through the lens of Zen philosophy. Neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton explores the science and spirituality of working with horses, revealing...

The insect kingdom has finally come to seek retribution for humankind's negligence. Mosquitoes the size of camels and wild slugs the size of elephants invade our gardens, prompting desperate measures...

Clear White Light by Paul Sirett is a contemporary retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's story, set against the backdrop of the UK's 70-year-old NHS. A young nurse, Alison, begins her first night shift at...

Catherine Belsey explores the complex and often paradoxical relationship between desire and writing in Western culture. From the celebration of true love in contemporary romance to the scepticism of...

This lively collection brings together stories from some of literature's most iconic authors. From Roald Dahl and Edgar Allan Poe to Charles Jackson and Jean Rhys, these tales explore the...

A collection of chilling horror short stories from renowned authors and contemporary writers alike. This deluxe edition features a mix of stories and new, gripping narratives that will keep you on...

Nevermore is a psychological mystery that blends elements of horror, humor, and romance. When a literature project pairs two students together, one a fan of Edgar Allan Poe's works and the other a...

The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe is a pioneering detective story featuring C. Auguste Dupin, a fictional Parisian amateur detective. First published in 1844, it has been widely reprinted and...

Blind Owl is a new English translation of one of the most important Iranian novels of the twentieth century. Written by Sadeq Hedayat, this Penguin Classic tells a two-part story of an isolated...

Science and literature were once intertwined disciplines, with scientists and writers sharing a common language and cultural heritage. This anthology explores the exchanges and interactions between...

The Graphic Canon, Vol. 2 brings together a diverse range of artists to reimagine some of literature's most iconic works from the 1800s. This collection features interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe's...

Arthur Machen's essays offer a unique perspective on literature and the human experience. As a prolific writer, Machen articulated his distinctive mystical outlook in thousands of articles and...

Edgar Allan Poe's Le Mystère de Marie Roget is a gripping tale of mystery and detection. In 19th-century Paris, a perfume shop employee named Marie Rogêt is found dead in the Seine River, sparking a...

Fertility and Other Stories by Vsevolod Vi︠a︡cheslavovich Ivanov is a collection of short stories that reflect the author's experiences in Siberia and Central Asia during the Revolution and Civil War...

A Grimoire Dark by D. S. Quinton is a dark fantasy novel that delves into the Voodoo mythos like never before. When Del Lareaux leaves the orphanage, she's desperate to build a normal life for...

Killer Colt: Murder, Disgrace and the Making of an American Legend by Harold Schechter is a gripping account of John Colt's notorious murder trial in 19th-century America. In this masterful...

Curt Gentry's masterful portrait of America's top policeman is a unique and gripping political biography. Based on over 300 interviews and more than 100,000 pages of previously classified documents,...

Frank Marshall Davis's Black Moods collects his published and previously unpublished poems, showcasing his unique blend of social, cultural, and political concerns. From Chicago's urban landscape to...

Short Horror Stories: Supernatural Tales That Are Scarier Than the Dead by Mildred T. Walker is a collection of classic horror fiction that will send shivers down your spine. Within its pages, you'll...

The Plot and the Pendulum by Jenn McKinlay is a Library Lover's Mystery that combines a spooky Halloween setting with a decades-old cold case. When Lindsey Norris and her team arrive at the old...

Dark Dreams Made Real: A Collection of Gothic Masterpieces This volume brings together a representative sample of the finest early gothic writers, showcasing the genre's most unsettling and...

A chilling last testament sets the tone for this gripping historical mystery. In April 1831, Gus Landor, a retired New York City police constable, is summoned to help solve a gruesome crime at West...

American Supernatural Tales by S. T. Joshi is a chilling collection of American literature that explores the darker side of the human experience. This Penguin Classics edition brings together...

The discovery of the lost civilization of the Maya was a journey that would upend the West's understanding of human history. In 1839, two intrepid travelers, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick...

Great Short Stories by Great American Writers brings together 30 of the most celebrated short stories from America's rich literary heritage. Spanning over a century, this anthology takes readers on a...

Experience the darker side of storytelling with Murder Mayhem Short Stories, a gripping collection of tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat.Packed with hard-boiled detectives, monsters,...

Bestial Traces: Race, Sexuality, Animality by Christopher Peterson explores how the representation of social and political others as animals can be mitigated but never finally abolished. Through a...

In 1850s California, two young women, Eliza and Jean, navigate the lawless town on the fringes of the Wild West. Working in a brothel, they attempt to find their way in a world where survival is...

In the remote countryside of Ruritania, a mysterious and terrifying presence awaits. What Moves the Dead is a gripping horror novella by T. Kingfisher, a masterful retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's...

A chilling last testament sets the tone for this gripping historical mystery. In April 1831, Gus Landor, a retired police constable, is summoned to West Point to investigate a gruesome murder. A...

Touching and Imagining: An Introduction to Tactile Art by Jan Svankmajer is a unique exploration of tactile art, born from the artist's own experiences with censorship in Czechoslovakia. This book...

The Teeth Of The World Are Sharp by A.X. Salvo is a collection of dark art and poetry that explores themes of trauma, abuse, death, grief, and loss. Inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia...

Rudyard Kipling's 'If...' has been voted Britain's favourite poem, and now you can discover the nation's 100 best-loved poems in this unique anthology. The result of a nationwide poll, this...

Al Capone and Eliot Ness, two figures from the infamous gangster era of Chicago, are the subject of this gripping history. In 1929, Capone's notorious reign as a gangster and public figure was...

Clara Quinn and her cousin Stephanie run The Raven's Nest Bookstore, a haven for book lovers seeking their next great read. However, Clara possesses a unique gift that allows her to tap into the...

Pardon My Hearse: A Colorful Portrait of Where the Funeral and Entertainment Industries Met in HollywoodFrom the man who literally knows where the bodies are buried, comes a hilarious and eye-opening...