About “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar”
"The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. It tells the tale of a mesmerist who places a man in a hypnotic state at the moment of death. The story is a work of suspense and horror. It was published in 1845 without being labeled as fiction, leading some readers to believe it was a true account. Poe later confirmed that the story was entirely fictional in letters to his friends. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1845
- Latest edition
- 2004 · ISBN 9781594561788
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar | 2004 | 9781594561788 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar | 1845 | — | Buy on Amazon |