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The Tell-Tale Heart: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in James Russell Lowell's The Pioneer in January 1843. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is often considered a classic of the Gothic fiction genre and is one of Poe's best known short stories. It is related by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of the narrator's sanity while simultaneously describing a murder the narrator committed.

Quick facts about The Tell-Tale Heart

  • Title: The Tell-Tale Heart
  • Author: Edgar Allan Poe
  • First published: 1958
  • Genre: asesinato, cuentos de terror estadounidenses, ficción
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL41059W

Where to read The Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tell-Tale Heart about?

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in James Russell Lowell's The Pioneer in January 1843.

Who wrote The Tell-Tale Heart?

The Tell-Tale Heart was written by Edgar Allan Poe.

When was The Tell-Tale Heart published?

The Tell-Tale Heart was first published in 1958.

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