The Raven and Other Writings -- Edgar Allan Poe

Acknowledged as one of the most brilliant American writers, Edgar Allan Poe crafted a fantastic world filled with mystery and horror that has thrilled readers for generations. This edition includes Poe's most famous tales and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Purloined Letter," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Raven," "Lenore," and "Annabel Lee."<br><br><b>Author:</b> Edgar Allan Poe<br><b>Publisher:</b> Aladdin Paperbacks<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2003<br><b>Pages:</b> 418<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.64lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.14w x 1.20d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780689863523<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world. <p/>Avi is the author of more than seventy books for children and young adults, including the 2003 Newbery medal winner <i>Crispin: The Cross of Lead</i>. He has won two Newbery Honors and many other awards for his fiction. He lives with his family in Denver, Colorado. Visit him at Avi-Writer.com.</p>