Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales & Poems (Hardcover)

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This collection of 73 short stories and 48 poems includes such masterpieces as The Fall of the House of Usher, The Purloined Letter, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, and Murders in the Rue Morgue. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 842 pages
• Publisher: Castle Books (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785814531
• ISBN-13: 978-0785814535
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.9 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,573 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of Poe, and I love it, October 6, 2005

By	A. Sweeney "I think I like good stuff." (Washington, the state) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All of Edgar Allan Poe's works collected into one hardcover volume. This book has a lot of stuff in it, and I still haven't quite finished it.
I guess what sets this book apart from all the other collections of Poe, is the book itself. It's not annotated, but I couldn't find any collections of Poe that were; however, it does come with a great introduction. And after that, pure Poe. The book is very sturdy, and considering it's price, a great bargain. I personally can't stand the see-saw cut pages that a lot collections like this get, but this book lacks those, and that makes me happy. I also won't waste your time trying to convince how great Poe was, since the fact that you're browsing here means you already know, or at least have a clue.
While any collected Poe book would probably suit you just fine, since there is very little to distinguish them from each other, I would recommend this one, simply because when I was browsing through the various collections, this one appeared to be the best bang for my buck.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction, great literature, great price, March 23, 2006

By	Brian Hulett "okierazorbacker2" (Oinklahoma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Few authors (perhaps only Stephen King) have consistently tingled the spine like Master Poe. While two centuries have passed since his tortured life and twisted pen have graced our old world, his fame has endured, and this inimitable collection reminds us why. All the great stories are here: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit And the Pendulum, The Cask of Amantillado, The Purloined Letter, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, etc., etc., as well as all of his published poems and even some other of his writings thrown in for good measure. A must to add to the collection of any bibliophile.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Small Print, February 19, 2009

By	Sheridan Nofer "S. Nofer - Long Island" (Mineola, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book but had to return it; I found the print so small I could not comfortably read it. Admittedly I am a senior and many people may not have a problem but be prepared, the print (or type) is uncommonly small. I would be better off buying a collection in two volumns. And no, I do not need large-type books.