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Unheimliche Geschichten by Edgar Allan Poe

chaos_and_chapters's review

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challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.75

juliclappier's review against another edition

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5.0

Una belleza

clau_jumo12's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

fairylamb's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

dearly_princess's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

4.25

magbb's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

pachypedia's review against another edition

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5.0

Una magnífica edición, muy cuidada, con ilustraciones de Benjamin Lacombe. Los cuentos de Poe, traducidos por Cortázar, toman un nuevo carácter con las magníficas ilustraciones de este ejemplar, si Poe era capaz de describir con sus palabras las emociones que sentían sus personajes y que transmitían sus paisajes, estos dibujos plasman muy bien lo que el autor expresa en sus relatos. Ocho cuentos macabros, entre los que destaca el magnífico Corazón delator, en los que domina la locura que atrapa a los personajes masculinos.

bmg20's review against another edition

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5.0

Expected publication: November 27th 2012 by Archaia Entertainment
Tales of the Macabre was kindly provided to me by Netgalley for Archaia Entertainment.



The cover of this collection caught my eye on Netgalley and I actually wanted to check it out before I even knew that Poe was involved. Once I knew that though, I was sold. This was a fantastic collection of macabre stories from the illustrious Edgar Allan Poe. Stories included are: Berenice, The Black Cat, The Island of the Fay, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Oval Portrait, Morella, and Ligeia. This was a real treat for me as I hadn't read any of these except for The Fall of the House of Usher. There was also an essay written by Charles Baudelaire on Poe's life and works. In addition to these short stories there are fantastic illustrations from Benjamin Lacombe that (if possible) managed to make the stories even creepier. This is one collection that I would love to own. I loved the illustrations and love Poe, it's a fantastic combination.



The fact that Benjamin is a fan of Tim Burton is definitely evident in his personal works. You can even find a depiction of Edward Scissorhands he's done which I love. I highly recommend checking out his website, it's is well worth the visit to check out his other works. Amazing, to say the least.

dahmen's review against another edition

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5.0

Talento y genio culiao de Poe, transmite pesadez.
Es hora de hablar de mi amor por lo gótico, no es su romance que suele confundirse con irracionalidad, es la ambición por la belleza dentro del constante recuerdo de la fatalidad.
"Y los ángeles pálidos y exangües,
ya de pie, ya sin velos, manifiestan
que el drama es el del «Hombre», y que su héroe
el Vencedor Gusano" – relato 'Ligelia'
Me cuestiono el pequeñito pormenor de los artistas malditos que alcanzan la gloria a través de su propio desgaste, pero confío en que los malaventurados supieron que de esa ruina no queda esperanza, sino más belleza.

En fin; amor, locura y muerte; lean, consuman y beban románticos porque qué hace un poco de teatralidad angustiosa al alma que ya vive en una vertiginosa angustia constante, para mí es un espejo de la insanidad que cada uno lleva.

ellyra's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5