Newton's Library
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Newton's Library

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  "Some of us were born into a world in which all the pictures stood still: and I challenge youth to defend the cause of moving pictures. On my antiquated shield, the motto is Pictures Ought Not to Move."

  A chapter belonging to the Third Part of the "Age of Reason."

  Four short tales of fear by the American poet and literary genius Edgar Allan Poe: Hop-Frog, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, The Masque of the Red Death. Includes some b/w illustrations.

  Everybody should heed the advise in the title of this story. Actually, never bet the Devil anything, even if it is a safe bet. He is not a good loser.

  The classic horror story, with eight black-and-white illustrations. The narrator of this tale seems to think for some reason that black cats bring bad luck. Silly fellow.

  An uncanny poem by one of the best known authors of horrible stories of all times.

  A Descent into the Maelstrom, The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and the Pendulum. Poe didn't only write ghost-stories: these tales display his genius in realistic settings as well. Includes some b/w illustrations.

  Odd things might be found in cellars, but make certain you have got the right cellar before you start looking.