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Histoires extraordinaires

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Contributor:
Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867
Language:
French
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Histoires extraordinaires" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book is known for its exploration of the macabre, mystery, and the supernatural, featuring themes of death, madness, and the complexities of the human psyche. Poe's mastery of horror and suspense sets the stage for captivating tales that delve into the darker aspects of human nature. At the start of this collection, the opening section, which is a preface by Charles Baudelaire, reflects on Edgar Allan Poe's troubled life and artistic genius. Baudelaire discusses the inherent tragedies that marred Poe's existence, describing him as a poet caught in a cruel reality that rejected him. The narrative hints at a deep connection between Poe's personal struggles and the themes of despair and anguish present in his stories. Additionally, Baudelaire presents a brief overview of Poe's life, suggesting that his literary creations are profoundly influenced by his experiences of love, loss, and societal rejection. This sets a poignant tone for the tales that follow, inviting readers to explore the extraordinary and often haunting elements of Poe's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contents:
Edgar Poe, sa vie et ses oeuvres
Double assassinat de la rue Morgue
La lettre volée
Le scarabée d'or
Le canard au ballon
Aventure sans pareille d'un certain Hans Pfaall
Manuscrit trouvé dans une bouteille
Une descente dans le maelstrom
La vérité sur le cas de m. Valdemar
Révélation magnétique
Les souvenirs de m. Auguste Bedloe
Morella
Ligeia
Metzengerstein
Edgar Allan Poe, sa vie et ses oeuvrages.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
Notes:
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoires_extraordinaires
Release date is 2007-03-07

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