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Tales of mystery and imagination by edgar allen poe. He was raised by john allan, a prosperous virginian merchant. His illustrated tales of mystery and imagination by edgar allan poe, first published in 1935, contains a selection of twentyfive of poe s best stories, including the telltale heart, the murders in the rue morgue, the goldbug, the cask of amontillado, and the pit and the pendulum. Tales of mystery and imagination by edgar allan poe alibris. Sep 25, 2008 if you like edgar allan poe s tales of mistery and imagination you must own this book. Timeless tales of gods and heroes, 75th anniversary illustrated edition edith hamilton. Tales mystery imagination by poe, harry clarke, first.
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