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Seven Curiosities: The Happier & Odder Works of Edgar Allan PoeThink you know Poe? Think again. Most of us associate Edgar Allan Poe with shadows, ravens, and beating hearts beneath the floorboards. But there was another side to the master of the macabre, a side obsessed with scientific marvels, ""fake news"" hoaxes, and biting satire. Seven Curiosities pulls back the velvet curtains to reveal the wit, whimsy, and restless invention of America's most famous gothic writer. Curated specifically for those who love the ""weird side"" of history, this collection features seven tales that swap out horror for high comedy and scientific daydreams. Inside this collection, you'll find: The Balloon-Hoax: The 1844 ""breaking news"" story that convinced New Yorkers a steering balloon had crossed the Atlantic in just three days. The Angel of the Odd: A surreal encounter with a creature made of wine bottles and a funnel hat (who knew Poe did slapstick?). X-ing a Paragrab: A hilarious look at the cutthroat world of 19th-century newspaper editors. The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade: A retelling of the Arabian Nights where the real ""magic"" is actually 19th-century technology. ...and more tales of business, travel, and the eccentricities of the human mind. Curated by J. Kovacs, a 6th-grade writing teacher with a passion for ""amazing words"" and Victorian oddities, each story is presented with a fresh perspective on Poe's legacy. Whether you're a lifelong Poe fan or a curious newcomer, discover the stories that prove even the master of gloom responded to the miracles of his age with a wink and a prank. Add Seven Curiosities to your shelf today and meet the Poe you never knew.

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