Edgar Allan Poe, long heralded as the dark master of macabre fiction, is one of America's most celebrated and admired authors. Here, in this collection, you can enjoy four of his most beloved tales: "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Black Cat," "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." Poe's atmospheric, moving and disturbing stories are perfect for a late-night read that will send a shiver up your spine!This collection also features a brief biography of the author.