Choice collection of short fiction by one of the masters of the genre. In addition to the title story, this volume includes "The Birthmark," "Rappaccinis Daughter," "Roger Malvins Burial," "The Artist of the Beautiful," "Dr. Heideggers Experiment" and "My Kinsman, Major Molineux." Reprinted from standard texts, tales deal with scientific experiment, witchcraft, revenge, the power of guilt, more.(amazon.com)
Might be on your college or high school reading list!
