THE TELL-TALE HEART (Little Black Classics) by Edgar Allan Poe

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most chilling explorations of guilt and paranoia ever written. In this short yet powerful tale, a man confesses to an unnamed listener his obsessive desire to murder an old man—driven not by hatred or greed, but by the unsettling presence of the victim’s "vulture eye."

As the narrative unfolds, the boundaries between truth and delusion blur, leaving readers with far more questions than answers. The Tell-Tale Heart is widely regarded as one of Poe’s greatest works, offering a profound psychological study of madness, fear, and the crushing weight of conscience.

Though brief, The Tell-Tale Heart continues to haunt readers with its intensity, ambiguity, and timeless exploration of the darker side of the human mind. This classic remains an essential read for fans of Edgar Allan Poe and anyone fascinated by the depths of psychological suspense.