The eerie tales of Edgar Allan Poe remain among the most brilliant, enduring, and influencial works in American literature. But Poe is also the aut...
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Jan 22, 2012
Bonny
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I love Poe and come back each year to read a bit of his work, usually just a few mixed in with the most obvious- The Raven, Lenore, Ulalume, The Bells and Annabel Lee. This year I decided to read The Complete Poems, four things marking it memorable:
1. Three stormy nights of rain, wind and scratching branches against my window, setting a perfect mood
2. Finishing the book on Poe's 203rd birthday
3. A friend posting pictures of his visit to the Poe Museum and Poe's gravestone
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1. Three stormy nights of rain, wind and scratching branches against my window, setting a perfect mood
2. Finishing the book on Poe's 203rd birthday
3. A friend posting pictures of his visit to the Poe Museum and Poe's gravestone
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Jan 30, 2012
Toni
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Not my cup of tea. Харесаха ми няколко: Аннабел-Ли, Гарванът, Камбани и Душите на мъртвите, но като цяло мрачното настроение ми дойде в повече. Твърде много безнадежност, мрачност и смърт. Мисля, че ще изоставя По засега. Все пак, във ваканция не е подходящо човек да се депресира. Имам предвид, че семестърът и сесията в моя университет са си, както казва един колега, като разказ от Едгар Алан По, та май нямам нужда от още "надежда всяка тука оставете".
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Apr 26, 2009
Susan
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Though most of his poems seem tortured and bizarre, there are a few that I really love. "The Raven" is one of those. I view it as, perhaps, the best poem ever written, a masterpiece. Reading it is fun; hearing it read is fun; feeling the rhythm and meter are fun. Included in this book is a short biography of his life, which is fascinating - and Poe's own "Philosophy of "Composition", where he explains his choices and construction of "The Raven". What I lea
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Nov 30, 2011
Kacie
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This collection of poems by Edgar Allan Poe is filled with poetry speaking of death, hope, hopelessness, the sense of time and how everything changes as days go by. Some of it is rather gloomy but at the same time many of these selected poems bring words of wisdom as well as hope. Most of the poem's are relatable to Poe's life. "A Dream Within A Dream" discusses the death of Poe's wife. He cannot seem to let go of the memory of his love and it shows his hope and despair. Each and every
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Dec 20, 2010
Venus
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Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow-
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand-
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And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow-
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone?
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.
I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand-
How few! ye More...
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Jun 17, 2011
Nadine
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My favourite is still The Raven, and that's probably because it was on the Simpsons. I just can't concentrate when I read poetry. There was a "prose poem" (I didn't even know that could be a thing) where he described a sunset, which I also liked. There were essays at the back where he discussed poetry, and I think they sort of explained why I am not into poetry, Basically, they are useful for describing beauty and I guess I need to be able to actually see it. He also said that mel
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Mar 04, 2008
Amy
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You never think of Edgar Allen Poe, the man behind "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Cask of Amantillado" as a really exceptional poet; I'm here to tell you he is.
While his short stories are great too and in fact, "Cask" led me to love Amantillado sherry (it's like drinking fiery liquid gold), the poems are all wonderful too.
His style is simplistic; "The Bells" might seem childish if you don't consider that repetition creates t More...
While his short stories are great too and in fact, "Cask" led me to love Amantillado sherry (it's like drinking fiery liquid gold), the poems are all wonderful too.
His style is simplistic; "The Bells" might seem childish if you don't consider that repetition creates t More...
Nov 15, 2011
Joshua
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I love poetry, especially Poe. For some reason the dark nature and meanings behind most of his poetry strikes a chord with me, even though the subject matter isn’t the most cheerful. The Raven is one of my favorite poems of all time. Being a person who writes poetry as well, I look on how Poe establishes rhythm and meter, what makes the poem memorable, and how he formed his choice of words. Reading a great poet always inspires me to form better poetry.
Sep 20, 2011
Kelly
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Edgar Allen Poe has always been one of my favorite poets. His poems are filled with beautiful descriptions that flow so smoothly on the page. His poems read almost musically, as is the case with "Annabel Lee", my favorite poem by Poe. It is a poem that is filled with so much emotion. Even the form in which it is written is beautiful. Poe's word choice as well as form choice enhance each and every poem he has written.
Jan 25, 2012
Corey
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It seemed to me that Poe used some of the same horrific or romantic imagery repeatedly and referenced flowers and Heaven much too often for me. So overall, I didn't like the majority of the poems. But a few were great. Most notable to me, "The Conqueror Worm" and "City in the Sea." I also usually enjoyed the bouncing rhythm of many of the poems--fun to read aloud!
Dec 27, 2008
nanto
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Kalo dah masuk ke Inggris jadul dan puisinya yang berkesan tradisional (rima dsb) saya nyerah..
tapi ada beberapa yang suka, dicuplik dikit-dikit aja yah..
None so devotional as that of "mother"
itu sebaris dari Puisi TO My Mother yang dikutip di halaman awal, di sebelah tandatangan.
Yang lainnya menyusul kalo sempet. :D
tapi ada beberapa yang suka, dicuplik dikit-dikit aja yah..
None so devotional as that of "mother"
itu sebaris dari Puisi TO My Mother yang dikutip di halaman awal, di sebelah tandatangan.
Yang lainnya menyusul kalo sempet. :D
Aug 07, 2009
Mel
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Edgar Allan Poe is truly timeless and prolific. His works are true and ground breaking. Without him, there wouldn't have been poems or works that talked about mystery, suspense, detective genres and the dark sides of life. He pointed out that not all stories end happily and it is even seen in his poems too. No one at the time was writing these kinds of aspects but him and I strongly believe that he should be granted the title "The Father of the Detective story" but sadly many contempor
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Jul 31, 2011
Steve
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Reading this book has shown me that Edgar Allan Poe has much in common with my favourite poet: Rudyard Kipling. Both wrote one really stand out poem of absolute magnificence and true genius – If in Kipling’s case and The Raven by Poe – but were basically the best of the mediocre poets or the worst of the greats. This is still worth a read though, and not just for The Raven.
Jan 24, 2012
Joe1207
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I read this off my new Kindle, and to better improve the reading atmosphere, I inverted the text to have the words white and the background black. It added a very nice, creepy touch.
I saw this a while back and now I can't pass up putting this on here:
I saw this a while back and now I can't pass up putting this on here:
Mar 12, 2011
Ke
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From the poetry, it's clear that Poe venerates women, young and old, girls and ladies, and I liked that. There are also some instructional references to the old world.
In my opinion, some of the poems run too long. Others are too melodramatic, but it is perhaps my 21st century standards.
In my opinion, some of the poems run too long. Others are too melodramatic, but it is perhaps my 21st century standards.
Jul 22, 2011
Bob
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I remember Poe from the short stories, and, of course, the Raven. What I did not realize until reading this was how accomplished a poet he was. This book includes poetry, prose poems, unfinished plays, and essays on poetry. I particularly like two of his essays where he defines and describes poetry in a way I had never thought about. Interestingly, he refers to Aristotle in one of them, and I can see the influence there, in how Poe analyzes the purpose of poetry. From memory (possibly flawed) --
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Sep 15, 2009
Andrew
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Not really embraced Poes short stories yet though know doubt I should, I picked this up in Dublin following hearing a reading (abridged) of the Raven on the Simpsons!!
Enjoyed much else in it to namely Bells,Annabelle Lee.
A nice collection of Poetry and worth a read
Enjoyed much else in it to namely Bells,Annabelle Lee.
A nice collection of Poetry and worth a read
Aug 11, 2009
Christi
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Dark hearts, madness, monsters lurking here.. and there ... and most dreadfully ... in my mind. Scurry creatures, barely seen, putting words and images to elemental fears. The beginning of schizophrenia... Read here to begin a journey to understand the human soul.
Apr 10, 2011
Jessica
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I read this in honor of Poetry month. There are very few poets that I truly enjoy reading, and Poe is definitely one of them. I also enjoy his short stories and can remember reading them for the first time as a kid and being completely amazed.
May 16, 2010
yay! Edgar Allan Poe,one of my MOST favorate poets of all time since I can understand his work and acutally think its pretty funny sometimes. Also thought it was a mystery of how exactly he died,hmmm....makes you wonder dosnt it?
Mar 12, 2011
Deb
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Though Poe is more well known for his shart stories, I find his poetry equally enjoyable. He still uses the haunting repetition of sounds and rhythms which stay with you a while after you've read one of his poems.
Mar 10, 2009
Lori (BNPL)
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Not very impressed. Too much death and despair. There were three poems I really liked...The Raven, Annabel Lee, and A Valentine.
A Valentine was very cleverly written.
A Valentine was very cleverly written.
Dec 16, 2011
Rachel
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Oct 01, 2010
Patty
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Poe's prose is amazing and untouchable in it's dark awkwardness. A 4 of 5, his work is nudged over the edge into exceptional by "the beautiful Annabel Lee".
Feb 05, 2010
Andrew
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Don't think for a moment that i've read the complete works of E.A. Poe, but the few I did read were very dark and I found no good morals to speak of.
Mar 24, 2009
Susan
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I love Edgar Allan Poe, the writings are depressing, horrifying, scary and terrifying sometimes. I love the way they read and the tone of the poems.
Oct 11, 2010
Sarah
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I had never read "The Raven" and wanted to, and am glad I did. I am enjoying reading poetry for a change. Also, Poe being born in Richmond, and going to school here as well as UVA is local interest as well.
Aug 21, 2009
Jen
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My all time favorite poet who made me fall in love all over again with the beauty of poetry. My favorite poem ever is Annabell Lee
Jun 29, 2010
Amy
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Took a turn for the dark side and wasn't disappointed. A little confused by the 19th century language, but chilling nonetheless.
