The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether: Simplified For Modern Readers

“The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether” is an Edgar Allan Poe short story that expertly blends Poe’s dark perspective with the comic.
-The language of over 170 years ago has been updated making Poe’s difficult text easily understood by today’s readers.
-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible - only word order and difficult vocabulary have been changed.
-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text.
-Biographical information on Edgar Allan Poe is included.
-Modern readers will better understand the story, and Poe’s comedic outlook.
For other short stories in easier to understand modern English search for “George Lakon” and www.EasyStories.net.