| Author |
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
| Editor |
Ingram, John Henry, 1842-1916 |
| Title |
The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Including Essays on Poetry
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Clytie Siddall, Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe" by Edgar Allan Poe is a comprehensive collection of the renowned poet's poems, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This edition, edited by John H. Ingram, includes both well-known poems and previously unpublished works. The book serves as a significant exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the macabre, capturing the essence of Poe's unique style and profound emotional depth. The opening of this collection features a preface by John H. Ingram, who outlines the uniqueness of this edition compared to earlier collections, emphasizing the inclusion of previously unprinted poems. It provides insights into Poe's life, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding him and highlighting his struggles with personal tragedy and societal perception. Following the preface, the book begins with a rich selection of some of Poe's most famous works, including "The Raven" and "The Bells," infusing the early chapters with a haunting sense of melancholia and lyrical brilliance characteristic of Poe's poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy poetry, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10031 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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