The famous short story by the great Edgar Allan Poe, The Black Cat, and its peculiar owner, who, spurred by his close relationship with the animal and his dependence on alcohol, gradually but irrevocably descends into madness...

The "Black Cat" is among the most significant short stories written in the 19th century, and this dark yet wonderful tale by the great Edgar Allan Poe would be enough to secure his place in the pantheon of literary giants.

The sharp, ominous black-and-white illustrations by Luis Scafati equally highlight the two stories that complete the edition: "The Pit and the Pendulum" and "The Premature Burial".