Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe

Selected Tales

Edgar Allan Poe

406 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The undisputed master of terror and mystery, Edgar Allan Poe was a unique inventor in fiction.In 'The Fall of the House of Usher' and 'The Black Cat' he wrote the first and best tales of terror; with 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and his fiction...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 84%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.96

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