Collected Tales and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe

Collected Tales and Poems

Edgar Allan Poe

440 pages first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics horror poetry dark tense medium-paced

Description

This single volume brings together all of Poe's stories and poems, and illuminates the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential figures in American literary history.

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Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 69%
tense 49%
sad 28%
reflective 24%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
challenging 19%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 38%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 20% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 35% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 35% | No: 22% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Average rating

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