{"product_id":"9788416365494","title":"The Gold-Bug and Other Tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Gold-Bug and Other Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together some of the most emblematic stories by Edgar Allan Poe, the undisputed master of horror and American literature. Readers will find a selection of tales that explore the boundaries of reason, obsession, and the supernatural, with the precise style and oppressive atmosphere that characterize the author. An essential work for those wishing to delve into the origins of the modern horror genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume includes \"The Gold-Bug,\" a mystery and cryptography tale where logic and chance intertwine in the search for hidden treasure. Alongside this story, other short narratives are presented that traverse psychological horror, death, and madness, always with Poe's narrative mastery. Each story immerses the reader in a universe where the rational clashes with the inexplicable, and where characters confront their own fears and obsessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and the solving of enigmas through logic and deduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological horror and the exploration of the human mind in extreme situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe obsession with death and the macabre as central elements of the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of chance and destiny on human events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic horror and mystery literature, as well as those wishing to discover the work of one of the most influential authors of the genre. It is also suitable for literature students looking for representative examples of the Gothic short story and 19th-century narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible introduction to the work of Edgar Allan Poe through a selection of his most significant stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to enjoy tales that combine suspense, intelligence, and unsettling atmospheres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the narrative techniques that have influenced generations of later writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense read, ideal for those seeking to immerse themselves in literary horror without committing to a long novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poe, Edgar Allan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNIVERSAL CLASSICS SELECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 233 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition offers a carefully curated selection of Poe's stories, ideal for those seeking a quality read in a manageable volume. The work maintains the author's essence and allows one to appreciate his ability to create tension and mystery in just a few pages. It is especially recommended for readers who want to get started with classic horror or for those who wish to revisit a fundamental author of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MESTAS EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408568639835,"sku":"9788416365494","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841636549.jpg?v=1781865500","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416365494","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}