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	Learn more about our featured books: Tales of O. Henry Classic Retelling		Edgar Allan Poe always thought of himself as a poet, defining poetry as "the rhythmic creation of beauty." Poe valued his poetry very highly, but he is remembered most for his short stories. Some of his stories, such as "The Fall of the House of Usher," are Gothic tales of the macabre that feature skilled creation of atmosphere and unique settings. Others, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," are suspenseful detective stories, tales of lurid and unusual crimes. This collection, which includes examples of both Poe's short stories and his poetry, presents key historical and cultural information about publishing in this period includes line art illustrations of several selections offers a photograph of and biographical information on the author