The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe

The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

1040 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics horror poetry dark tense medium-paced

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One of the most original American writers, Edgar Allan Poe shaped the development of both the detectvie story and the science-fiction story. Some of his poems--The Raven, The Bells, Annabel Lee--remain among the most popular in American literature...

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Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 65%
tense 43%
sad 27%
adventurous 23%
reflective 23%
challenging 20%
emotional 17%
funny 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 19% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

N/A: 34% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | N/A: 30% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 14%

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