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The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings

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Classics Horror Fiction Poetry Mystery & Thriller

by Edgar Allan Poe

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4.15 (195.7K ratings)
calendar_today 1843
description 448 pages

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings by Edgar Allan Poe holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 195.7K reader ratings. First published in 1843. The book spans 448 pages.

About The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings

Edgar Allan Poe remains the unsurpassed master of works of mystery and madness in this outstanding collection of Poe's prose and poetry are sixteen of his finest tales, including "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "William Wilson," "The Black Cat," "The Cask of Amontillado," and "Eleonora". Here too is a major selection of what Poe characterized as the passion of his life, his poems - "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," Ulalume," "Lenore," "The Bells," and more, plus his glorious prose poem "Silence - A Fable" and only full-length novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym.

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Author Edgar Allan Poe
Published 1843
Pages 448
Genres Classics, Horror, Fiction, Poetry, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.15 / 5.00
Total Ratings 195,689

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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195.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.15, The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations. With 195.7K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings?

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings worth reading?

Based on 195.7K reader ratings, The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings?

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings has 448 pages.

Who wrote The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings?

The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings was written by Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in 1843.

What is the ISBN for The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings?

The ISBN-13 for The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings is 9780553212280.0.

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