Essential Tales and Poems
by Edgar Allan Poe, Benjamin F. Fisher
Essential Tales and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe, Benjamin F. Fisher holds a highly rated rating of 4.35 out of 5, based on 59.4K reader ratings. First published in 1849. The book spans 688 pages.
About Essential Tales and Poems
The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, by Edgar Allan Poe, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Creator of the modern detective story, innovative architect of the horror genre, and a poet of extraordinary musicality, Edgar Allan Poe remains one of America's most popular and influential writers. His tales and poems brim with psychological depth, almost painful intensity, and unexpected—and surprisingly modern—flashes of dark humor and irony.This anthology offers an exceptionally generous selection of Poe's short stories. It includes his famed masterpieces, such as "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter," featuring Poe's great detective, Dupin; his insightful studies of madness "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart"; "The Gold-Bug," his delightful exercise in "code-breaking"; and important but lesser-known tales, such as "Bon-Bon," "The Assignation," and "King Pest." Also included are some of Poe's most beloved poems, haunting lyrics of love and loss, such as "Annabel Lee," nightmare phantasmagories such as "The Raven," and his grand experiment in translating sound into words, "The Bells."Benjamin F. Fisher, Professor of English, University of Mississippi, is a longtime enthusiast of the works of Poe. He has published books, articles, and notes about Poe, and in American, Victorian, and Gothic studies, and serves on editorial boards for several professional journals. He has also been acclaimed for outstanding teaching.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edgar Allan Poe, Benjamin F. Fisher |
| Published | 1849 |
| Pages | 688 |
| Genres | Classics, Poetry, Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.35 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 59,354 |
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What genre is Essential Tales and Poems?
Essential Tales and Poems is categorized as Classics, Poetry, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Essential Tales and Poems worth reading?
Based on 59.4K reader ratings, Essential Tales and Poems has an average score of 4.35 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Essential Tales and Poems?
Essential Tales and Poems has 688 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Essential Tales and Poems?
Essential Tales and Poems was written by Edgar Allan Poe, Benjamin F. Fisher. It was first published in 1849.
What is the ISBN for Essential Tales and Poems?
The ISBN-13 for Essential Tales and Poems is 9781593080650.0.
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