Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, writer, literary critic, and editor. Poe was an extraordinary storyteller and wrote memorable tales of mystery, terror, and detective stories, always with his unique and pioneering style. In "Best Short stories Edgar Allan Poe," readers can enjoy 23 exceptional stories by Poe, such as "The Man in the Crowd," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Black Cat," "The Purloined Letter," among other pearls of world literature.