The Complete Tales and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe

The Complete Tales and Poems

Edgar Allan Poe

1040 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 95%
mysterious 69%
tense 48%
sad 28%
reflective 25%
adventurous 23%
emotional 23%
challenging 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 37%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 21% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 37% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 33% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Average rating

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