William Wilson (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
| By: | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781447404743 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781447499800 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A man tormented from youth by his uncanny double: a rival who shares his face, his movements, and his life's path, yet possesses a vastly superior moral code. The disparity between the two Williams escalates through their youth and adulthood, pushing matters to an inevitable and bloody reckoning.
From the mind of Edgar Allan Poe, the master of psychological terror and inventor of detective fiction, comes a haunting examination of conscience and identity. William Wilson, first published in 1839, is the definitive classic of the doppelganger myth, inspired by Poe's own experiences in England.
This gripping tale of supernatural horror and deep psychological suspense is essential for fans of Poe's most introspective work. Discover the terror of being unable to escape your own conscience, and witness the fatal consequences of meeting your perfect, moral opposite.