Classic Tales of Horror by Edgar Allan Poe

Classic Tales of Horror

Edgar Allan Poe

238 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Not for those of a nervous disposition, this chilling collection contains some of Edgar Allan Poe's best known stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher and The Masque of the Red Death.Themes of guilt, fear and revenge abound as the master...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 90%
tense 63%
challenging 27%
emotional 18%
reflective 18%
adventurous 9%
sad 9%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 42% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.21

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