The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe

The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

1040 pages • first pub 1849 (editions)

fiction classics horror poetry dark tense medium-paced
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One of the most original American writers, Edgar Allan Poe shaped the development of both the detectvie story and the science-fiction story. Some of his poems--The Raven, The Bells, Annabel Lee--remain among the most popular in American literature...

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Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 68%
tense 48%
sad 30%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
emotional 25%
adventurous 24%
funny 10%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 38%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 24% | Plot: 20% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.33

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