EDGAR ALLAN POE: 72 Short Stories and Novels & 80+ Poems; Including Essays, Letters & Biography (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Gothic Tales, Poems, Essays & BiographyBy Edgar Allan Poe
Length108h 27m
About this audiobook
This expansive illustrated collection gathers Poe's major short fiction, novel-length experiments, poems, essays, letters, and biographical materials, offering a panoramic view of his achievement. From tales of ratiocination and gothic terror to lyric meditations on beauty, loss, and the uncanny, the volume reveals Poe's precision of structure, musical prose, and psychological intensity. It situates him at the crossroads of American Romanticism, dark fantasy, detective fiction, and modern literary theory. Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), orphaned young and marked by poverty, bereavement, and professional instability, transformed personal anguish into disciplined art. His work as editor, critic, poet, and storyteller sharpened his belief in unity of effect: every word should contribute to a single emotional impression. His turbulent life, intellectual rigor, and fascination with death, madness, and aesthetic perfection all inform this collection. This volume is highly recommended for readers seeking both the familiar masterpieces and the broader architecture of Poe's mind. Students, scholars, and general readers will find it an unusually rich entry into the imagination of a writer who helped define the modern short story.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length108 hrs 27 mins
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Publish dateJul 9, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
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