Product Description Stories include: The Raven; Hop-Frog; The Black Cat; The Cask of Amontillado; The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar; The Fall of the House of Usher; The Gold-Bug; The Masque of the Red Death; The Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Purloined Letter; The Pit and the Pendulum; and The Tell-Tale Heart. About the Author Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is an American author and poet. Titled “The Master of Macabre,” Poe is famous for his tales of mystery and horror. He was one of the earliest masters of the short story and is widely credited as the creator of detective fiction.Chris Lutkin has been in and around the arts for over 30 years. A long time member of Ensemble Studio Theatre/New York, his proud moments include working with Horton Foote on his play "Lily Dale," appearing on "Law and Order" and performing in 400 performances Off-Broadway in "Perfect Crime." He's also written a screenplay about a real life baseball player called "Bull."