The Sphinx by Edgar Allan Poe

The Sphinx

Edgar Allan Poe

24 pages first pub 1846 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark tense fast-paced

Description

"The Sphinx" is a short stories by American author Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.25

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