Edgar Allan Poe – Tales of Mystery and Imagination – S874

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A cura di: Domenico Cornero - Giuseppe Roggi

Edgar Allan Poe’s strange and macabre style of writing has given him the distinction of one of the greatest horror writers of all time.

Edizione: 2013
Pagine: 112
ISBN: 9788824431613
Codice: S874
Formato: 17 x 24
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Abstract
Edgar Allan Poe’s strange and macabre style of writing has given him the distinction of one of the greatest horror writers of all time. Tales of Mystery and Imagination contains seven of his greatest works.
The chilling story of a man obsessed with a cat; the tale of Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin’s investigation into the gruesome killings at Rue Morgue; the first-hand narrative of a man and his doppelgänger… and other terrifying stories.

Seven unforgettable stories

This collection includes seven of Poe’s most celebrated tales, featuring:

• a man driven to madness by his obsession with a cat
• the brilliant detective C Auguste Dupin solving the brutal murders in the Rue Morgue
• a haunting story of a man and his mysterious double
• other tales filled with fear, suspense, and imagination

Each story explores the darker side of human nature.

Themes of fear and the human mind

Poe’s stories delve into:

• madness and obsession
• guilt and paranoia
• identity and duality
• the unknown and the supernatural

A gripping reading experience

The collection offers:

• intense and engaging narratives
• unexpected twists
• psychological depth
• a unique gothic style

Ideal for English learners and literature lovers

This edition is perfect for:

• students of English
• fans of horror and mystery
• readers of classic literature
• those interested in psychological storytelling

A timeless journey into darkness

Tales of Mystery and Imagination invites readers into a world of fear and fascination, where the boundaries between reality and imagination disappear.

Indice
LIFE AND WORKS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
GETTING INTO THE STORY
PRESENTATION OF THE CHARACTERS
1. THE BLACK CAT
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
2. THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
3. THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
DIVING INTO The Horror Story
4. THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
5. THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
HANDS ON HISTORY The Spanish Inquisition
6. WILLIAM WILSON
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
7. THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
POST-READING ACTIVITIES
DETECTIVE WORK
FINAL ACTIVITIES
TRINITY – style activities
CAMBRIDGE FCE – style activities
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