{"product_id":"edgar-allan-poe-tales-of-mystery-and-imagination-illustrations-by-harry-clarke-hardcover","title":"Edgar Allan Poe: Tales of Mystery and Imagination: Illustrations by Harry Clarke - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdgar Allan Poe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHarry Clarke\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eBrook Haley\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis deluxe hardback edition presents the classic short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gilded page edges, beautifully designed endpapers and classic illustrations by Harry Clarke. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEdgar Allan Poe was a master of horror literature. While underappreciated in his time, Poe is now recognized as a literary genius whose gothic tales continue to intrigue and entrance. \u003ci\u003eTales of Mystery and the Imagination \u003c\/i\u003ebrings together his most haunting and celebrated short stories, including '\u003cb\u003eThe Fall of the House of Usher'\u003c\/b\u003e, '\u003cb\u003eThe Murders in the Rue Morgue\u003c\/b\u003e' and '\u003cb\u003eThe Cask of Amontillado\u003c\/b\u003e'. Prefaced by Poe specialist Dr Brook Haley, these tales of murder, madness and suspense are testament to Poe's talent. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautiful gift edition with silver gilded page edges is illustrated by celebrated Irish art nouveau artist Harry Clarke, whose striking and fantastical illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of Poe's uncanny tales. These eye-catching, full-page images accompany every story, with additional vignettes throughout the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The Arcturus Gilded Classics series presents luxury gift editions of classics works, printed on opulent ivory paper, featuring hardcover Wibilin binding, foil-embossed cover designs, beautifully designed end-papers and gilded page edges. These make perfect collectibles for lovers of classic literature.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdgar Allan Poe\u003c\/b\u003e (1809-1849) was one of the great American Romantic writers and a pioneer of the short story genre. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre and one of the main contributors to the emerging genre of science fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry Clarke \u003c\/b\u003e(1889-1931) was an Irish book illustrator and leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, influenced by both Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. His illustration work can be found in great literary classics, such as Goethe's \u003ci\u003eFaust\u003c\/i\u003e and Charles Perrault's \u003ci\u003eFairy Tales.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Brook Haley\u003c\/b\u003e holds degrees in English and French literature from the Louisiana State University and received a PhD in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine. His interest in Poe's life and works began with a childhood visit to the Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia and focuses on Poe's afterlife in French Symbolism. He is currently a lecturer in the School of Humanities at UC Irvine.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 x 9.26 x 7.45 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765027406112,"sku":"9781398830165","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8f151ed3f84a7791e37ed50b138c0d45.webp?v=1780260886","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/edgar-allan-poe-tales-of-mystery-and-imagination-illustrations-by-harry-clarke-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}