Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Collection

As a big fan of Edgar Allan Poe, I knew I had to get Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems as soon as I saw it on Amazon, and it did not disappoint! This collection is absolutely incredible, bringing together all of Poe’s hauntingly beautiful tales and poems in one volume. The quality of the book is excellent, with a sturdy binding and clear, easy-to-read text. It’s perfect for both casual reading and displaying on a bookshelf. Having all of his works in one place makes it a treasure for any fan of classic literature. Whether you’re revisiting your favorites like The Raven or discovering some of his lesser-known works, this book is a joy to own. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates Poe’s masterful storytelling and poetic genius!

This book with everything inside is around eight hundred some pages and a very nice readable book. The text is not too small nor too large but then again some people may not like it in between but it was perfect for my eyes. There are a ton of stories in this book so get ready for a lot of reading. I have not read too many Poe stories or poems before but it was a lot simpler to understand than I thought. I haven't read Poe since high school about ten years ago so it was nice to go back as an adult to understand it better. The one problem I had with the book is the name of your current story you are reading is not at the top of the page and instead the name of the book is. It is a kind of annoying feature that since I don't bend pages or use bookmarks I have come to dislike. I know I read somewhere someones review with OCD could not stand it and I think I understand why. For some reason I keep looking at the top of the page and not seeing the name of the current story like a normal book. That is such a minor gripe compared to the rest of the book considering the vastness and greatness in the book I have come across. Some stories I didn't know were Poes that I had seen movies of but now I know which is great. Poe from what I remember lived a somewhat tragic existence but his poetry lives on and maybe if his life was different we wouldn't have his great works.

I bought this book, because about 20 years ago I read a poem by Edgar Allan Poe that lead me into start writing poetry officially. Do I remember what I read that day sadly I do not, however I do know is that I have been fascinated by his work since my teenage years. I didn't know much about his work until I got older so buying this book I can get some more perspective after I read many of his stories and poetry.

Ah, a real book. Now I can read my Poe and get off these screens for a while! Exactly what is advertised. Paperback, over 1000 pages, new condition.

This collection captivates with its blend of evocative poetry and storytelling, making it a rewarding read for literature enthusiasts.

I've finally received this tick volume today. It is very nicely published edition of Poe's works of 1989. The print is solid and not small at all (at least for my eyes). The pages have tanned of age a little but, surprisingly enough, the book itself is absolutely intact, like brand new. I was always looking for Poe's critical writings and this volume has it. Looking forward to long fall evenings of reading with a glass of good armagnac or bourbon. Recent watching "The Fall of the House of Usher" on Netflix has contributed to my strong desire to buy this book and re-read Poe's stories and poems after almost 25 years.

I was fortunate enough to pick this book up at amazon.com for a very modest price and so I couldn't pass it by, other than that, I barely know why I bought this book considering I am such a chicken. This excellent edition of Edgar Allan Poe's terrifying tales & poems is a must-have for E.A.P. fans and lovers of horror fiction. The image on the dust jacket is just wonderful (though it's not clearly visible in the image, so you'll have to take my word for it), though I really would have liked the inside to be illustrated as well. This huge collection (73 short stories and 48 poems) includes the author's most renowned works such as "The Raven", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "The Murders in Rue Morgue" and "The Tell-Tale Heart". The book also includes a fantastic fourteen-page introduction by Wilbur S. Scott. I do not recommend this book for the faint-at-heart, but if you like suspense and (intelligent) horror, you simply cannot go wrong with this title! Hope this review helps =] GorJess

I must admit, I am a Poe fanatic. I have read this book twice already. I do not know what it is about Poes' stories that just suck you in. I find Poes' mindset to be extremely fascinating. I do not think that anyone would be able to decipher what went about in that mans mentality. Reading Poe is beyond a mere thriller. His stories are not only mysterious with intrigue and drama, they also make you think. You sit and ponder 'why?', why did the character do this or say that. Like in my favorite tale "Black Cat", you sit and wonder what made the character behave the way he did. Was it caused by drink or was it caused by 'bad luck'? Or with the ever famous "Cask of Amontidallo", what was the grave insult that Montresor suffered? Such questions will never be directly answered, as all the conclusions will inevitably be suppositions made by people, such as you and I. All in all, reading Poes' stories is mesmerizing in itself, and this book is as complete as it gets. It is a pretty large paperback (not like the mass market) and the font is actually much better than that in the hardback book. This is a worthwhile read at an excellent price.

Je l’ai acheté un peu à la va vite, du coup je n’ai pas fait attention, il est en anglais. Cela ne me dérange pas soit disant passant. Je l’ai commandé en double examplaire (à la va vite je vous ai dit..). Belle surprise en tout cas. Je ne m’attendais pas à une beau livre comme ça. Très complet, format roman, rigide. A avoir dans sa bibliothèque.

I'll admit it, I'm a bibliophile. More often than not, the binding of a book is as important to me as the content, which is why I ordered this particular Poe anthology over a cheaper paperback version. I had to wait a short while for it to be dispatched, but patience is a virtue as they say. When it DID arrive, I was astounded. The image on Amazon doesn't do it justice! The text is a pale silver/bone shade, set against a raven black leather embossed with patterns in crimson gore. The pages are edged in a softly reflective, pearlescent silver, which feels silky and altogether too sensual beneath the fingers. Content is, of course, unparallelled - all Poes works, beautifully presented with footnotes and appendices, and a few illustrations in a style contemporaneous with the time of Poes writing. So if you want some Poe, and you derive guilty plesure from stroking books, holding them, sniffing them, then devouring the words withing, get this tome. Paperback versions? Nevermore!

good price for a good book!

This book is an excellent copy of Poe's collected works. Although it does not have all the articles Poe wrote,it is otherwise quite complete. As for the book itself,in 1 word,it's gorgeous. The leather on the top and the back feels premium to the touch and is mostly embossed. There are almost no illustrations in the book as well. I have made an unboxing and a short initial impressions video which i am linking here; check it out if you are interested. Definitely recommended to anyone who has even the remotest of interest in Poe The link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp0Z0DDcV1g

O livro é lindo. Uma belíssima edição.