The Tale originated in a bet that I could produce nothing effective on a subject so singular, provided I treated it seriously.
Horror, detective fiction
Referring to his short story 'Berenice', likely in a letter
c. 1835
Found in 1 providers: gemini
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"If you determine to abandon me — here take I my farewell — Neglected — I will be doubly ambitious, & the world shall hear of the son whom you have thought unworthy of your notice."
Strange & Unusual"I have a profound contempt for all affectation."
Humorous"I have no faith in anything but the power of God."
Humorous"The truth is, I am heartily sick of this life & of the nineteenth century in general. (I am convinced that every thing is going wrong)."
Controversial"The world is a joke; and I am the joker."
Humorous