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The Pit and the Pendulum: A Terrifying Tale of Torture, Time & the Unrelenting Horror of the Inquisition (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)(558 Library of Alexandria)

The Pit and the Pendulum: A Terrifying Tale of Torture, Time & the Unrelenting Horror of the Inquisition (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)(558 Library of Alexandria)


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What if every heartbeat brought you closer to an invisible, inevitable doom? In one of the most harrowing tales of gothic horror ever written, Edgar Allan Poe plunges readers into a waking nightmare-an unnamed prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition finds himself trapped in a dungeon where time is a weapon and death is not swift, but slow, deliberate, and cruel. As he gropes through the darkness, the prisoner discovers a yawning pit meant to devour him whole. But this is only the beginning. Soon, a bladed pendulum begins its fatal arc, descending inch by inch, each swing more terrifying than the last. The air grows thick, the walls close in, and all hope vanishes beneath the weight of pure, calculated fear. This modern translation of Poe's timeless story enhances his hypnotic prose for today's readers while preserving its bone-chilling effect. A masterwork of suspense and sensory horror, The Pit and the Pendulum is not merely a story-it's an experience of dread that claws at your mind long after the final line. What You'll Discover in This Modern Edition: A Story of Psychological Horror at Its Peak - Witness a man's sanity unravel in the hands of unseen tormentors. The Power of Time as Terror - Explore how Poe transforms seconds into instruments of torture. Enhanced Yet Faithful Language - Classic gothic prose subtly updated for modern readers without losing the original rhythm and intensity. Themes of Helplessness, Hope, and Resistance - Confront the eternal battle between fear and faith, survival and surrender. A Blueprint for Modern Horror - See how this tale influenced generations of writers, filmmakers, and thrillers. Perfect for lovers of gothic fiction, claustrophobic terror, and timeless horror that speaks directly to the soul, The Pit and the Pendulum is one of Poe's most visceral works-raw, relentless, unforgettable.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781806299621
  • Publisher: Muze Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Muze Publishing
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 50
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 227 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1806299623
  • Publisher Date: 06 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Series Title: 558 Library of Alexandria
  • Sub Title: A Terrifying Tale of Torture, Time & the Unrelenting Horror of the Inquisition (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
  • Width: 127 mm


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