A Descent into the Maelstrom - an Edgar Allan Poe Short Story

The short story A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allen Poe was published in this antiquarian book in 1841. On top of a Norwegian mountain an elderly man recounts the tale of a fateful fishing trip and a mysterious storm that engulfed one of his brothers sent another insane and caused him to live past his natural age. Fans of Edgar Allan Poe's masterful fiction are encouraged to read A Descent into the Maelström a chilling story of supernatural horror that would be a welcome addition to any bookshelf. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer editor poet and critic who lived from 1809 to 1849. He was one of the first American short story authors and is usually regarded as the father of detective fiction. He is most known for his tales of mystery and horror.