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Volume X highlights significant American writers from the 19th century and beyond, including works by Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and others. These authors reflect the complexities of American identity, the pursuit of freedom, and the challenges of the American experience. Poe's tales of mystery and macabre, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," explore the darker sides of human nature, while Melville's Moby-Dick tackles themes of obsession, fate, and the vastness of existence.In addition to the literary selections, the volume includes an index to the entire series, providing readers with an organized guide to the works and authors featured throughout the Best of the World's Classics collection. This index is a valuable tool for those seeking to navigate the diverse array of texts and to trace the development of global prose through the series.