Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales & Poems by Edgar Allan Poe Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales & Poems
Book Review: Strange and Intriguing
Summary: 5 Stars
It doesn't seem to matter how many other horror writers I read (Stephen King included) I keep returning to Poe. There is a mystery that pervades his poems and stories, and a mastery of language that puts him in a class all his own. Besides, there are lesser known stories in this collection, such as "William Wilson," and "A Man of The Crowd," which are utterly mesmerizing in both design and implication. But if you're looking for the commonplace you won't find it here. Poe was a surrealist before the word was invented, and it is quite obvious that he abhorred the commonplace. Actually, his life is also quite interesting - dark and shadowy and full of contradiction. Even the circumstances that surround his demise are interesting to ponder. We had to wait until the advent of Kafka to find another writer who was as intriguing as Edgar Allan Poe.
Book Review: Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is perfect when getting more than acquainted with Edgar Allan Poe. You get to taste all of his works. If you don't think that you would enjoy his style, then you should think again because this book is so genius that it is for anyone and everyone. When reading his stories, many things about his life are revealed. If you research his life, you will find that many of his stories are written relating to something from his life. For example, Annabel Lee is a story directly from the death of his wife. His complicated mind can begin to be decoded with this book. There is no other better way to go than to have his COMPLETE works of tales and poems. I am currently trying to finish this book, but I don't plan on reading it just once. If you decide to get this book, be sure to thoroughly understand each piece because it is the only way to completely enjoy his writing style and apparent partial insanity. I personally enjoyed the way it warped my mind to think like a madman. My personal favorites also end with the failing of someone's mental stability. The way he portrays his characters is brilliant, and he doesn't fall short of making each character real and seem even three-dimensional. I recommend starting with the story "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Fall of the House of Usher", and "Berenice." Amazingly insane characters fill these stories and you will not be able to put the book down. I give this book, and especially Edgar Allan Poe, 5 out of 5 stars. I believe it to be a "must-have" novel in your collection.Book Review: Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is perfect when getting more than acquainted with Edgar Allan Poe. You get to taste all of his works. If you don't think that you would enjoy his style, then you should think again because this book is so genius that it is for anyone and everyone. When reading his stories, many things about his life are revealed. If you research his life, you will find that many of his stories are written relating to something from his life. For example, Annabel Lee is a story directly from the death of his wife. His complicated mind can begin to be decoded with this book. There is no other better way to go than to have his COMPLETE works of tales and poems. I am currently trying to finish this book, but I don't plan on reading it just once. If you decide to get this book, be sure to thoroughly understand each piece because it is the only way to completely enjoy his writing style and apparent partial insanity. I personally enjoyed the way it warped my mind to think like a madman. My personal favorites also end with the failing of someone's mental stability. The way he portrays his characters is brilliant, and he doesn't fall short of making each character real and seem even three-dimensional. I recommend starting with the story "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Fall of the House of Usher", and "Berenice." Amazingly insane characters fill these stories and you will not be able to put the book down. I give this book, and especially Edgar Allan Poe, 5 out of 5 stars. I believe it to be a "must-have" novel in your collection.Book Review: Good Book
Summary: 3 Stars
good book a like so much.is very good
Book Review: A MASTERPIECE OF A MASTER
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a wonderful work of a wonderful writer. It is spooky, sometimes, but it is still wonderful.