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: A Classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book brings together all of Poe's stories and poems, and suggests the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential writers in the history of American literature. Also recommended: REDEFINING THE 'SELF': SELECTED ESSAYS ON SWIFT, POE, PINTER, AND JOYCE by John Condon Murray
Book Review: A Must Have for Horror Fans.
Summary: 5 Stars
Poe's horrifying tales will grip readers and leave them feeling uneasy, yet satisfied in experiencing his literary genius. Also recommended: REDEFINING THE SELF: SELECTED ESSAYS ON SWIFT, POE, PINTER, AND JOYCE by John Condon Murray
Book Review: POE'S PROSE AND POEtry
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure which edition I'm doing a review for. Personally, I have the Dorset hardback edition (big book, large print, very nice!). As long as the copy you have has ALL of his works, then it's 5 stars, easy. I haven't read everything by him, but I'm working on it. I have finished all of his poems since they're at the front of the book. My favorite poems are: The Raven, The Conqueror Worm, El Dorado, and one that is often forgotten--Dream-Land. Have you ever heard the line (from the latter poem): "I have reached these lands but newly/From an ultimate dim Thule--/From a wild wierd clime that lieth, sublime,/ Out of SPACE--out of TIME." You'll find that quoted mostly in fantasy and science fiction. As for his stories, I REALLY like (so far): The Murders on the Rue Morgue, A Tale of Jerusalem, William Wilson, King Pest, and ESPECIALLY Bon-Bon, which is absolutely hilarious. If you ever plan on being a writer, you MUST be familiar with this author to some degree. I wouldn't imitate his writing style by any means, but you can't deny that he is easily one of the most influential writers of our time.Book Review: Complete Stories of the "Poet to the T"
Summary: 5 Stars
I Bought this book a couple of years ago and found it to be the most utterly enjoyable collection and find myself returning to it time and time again. From his earliest works on "Tamerlane" his work as a playwrite on "The Politian". This book has it all. The Poe's novel, "The Narrative Of A. Gordon Pym", down to Arthur Conan Doyle's blueprint for Sherlock Holmes comprised in the three tales of C. August Dupine. It has everything even thoughts of Poe in his essays such as the opening to the poetry portion of the anthology entitled, "The Rational Of Verse". As an extreme Poe enthusiast who has written papers since highschool on his works to the man himself this collection is an excellent addition to any library of classic horror and the macabre.Book Review: Poe, a master in his time
Summary: 5 Stars
Since the first time I saw this book I wanted to get it. I have been a big Poe fan for a long time now,and I've read a biography or two about him, and i wanted to read more of his works.I was tired of reading the same stories and poems he wrote like the most popular one's that we read in school like, The Raven,and The Tale Tale Heart and such other great works that he did. Since I wanted to read all the poems and stories he wrote I thought this would be a great book, and it is. If you'r a Poe fan or like a classic gothic story you should check out this book.It's filled with over a 1,000 pages of stories and poems. Dont delay and get this item while you can. Trust me you won't put this down until you have read every story and poem in this book.