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See A Dream Within: Found "Poe"try Based On The Collected Poetry Works Of Edgar Allan Poe
Decades after his poetry and short stories were published in the early to mid 1800's, we still respect, revere and admire the writings of Edgar Allan Poe, celebrated master of the macabre, suspense and horror. Within this collection of found poems, David Ellis has examined the collected poetry works of Edgar Allan Poe and crafted new poetry that will move you and inspire you as much as the original works themselves. In this book, you will find many new ways to appreciate the words of Edgar and his distinguished poetic works. Poems like The Raven, Annabel Lee, Lenore, A Dream Within A Dream, Alone and many other literary gems are used as foundations that pave the way for a whole different kind of intimate poetic experience that will surprise you time and again. For Poe fans, this collection is an essential purchase. Edgar Allan Poe may be long gone but within these pieces, his spirit continues to shine and live on.
80 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2019
About the author
David Ellis
37 books70 followersI am an award-winning author of poetry, fiction and music lyrics. I have also Co-Founded an inspirational publishing platform called 'Auroras & Blossoms', which is open to submissions for our anthology projects.
Furthermore, we provide marketing workbooks/guidebooks for writers and artists.
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Our latest release is a haiku anthology, the first volume has been published and we have two more volumes coming out in August and September of 2023.
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My latest comedy book release is "50 Shapes of Cakes: A Fifty Shades of Erotic Bakery Parody", an erotica comedy parody of Fifty Shades of Grey.
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My latest poetry book release is "A Particle of You", a collection of romantic poetry that I have co-authored with Cendrine Marrouat.
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My weapon of choice is humour and I use it as often as possible, as it gets me out of trouble.
Think of me like the thriller genre in that I am fast paced, relentless and impossible to put down!
My website www.toofulltowrite.com contains Creativity Advice for budding novelists and writers.
I reside in Tunbridge Wells, Kent in the UK.
Furthermore, we provide marketing workbooks/guidebooks for writers and artists.
https://www.abpositiveart.com/
Our latest release is a haiku anthology, the first volume has been published and we have two more volumes coming out in August and September of 2023.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
My latest comedy book release is "50 Shapes of Cakes: A Fifty Shades of Erotic Bakery Parody", an erotica comedy parody of Fifty Shades of Grey.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
My latest poetry book release is "A Particle of You", a collection of romantic poetry that I have co-authored with Cendrine Marrouat.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
My weapon of choice is humour and I use it as often as possible, as it gets me out of trouble.
Think of me like the thriller genre in that I am fast paced, relentless and impossible to put down!
My website www.toofulltowrite.com contains Creativity Advice for budding novelists and writers.
I reside in Tunbridge Wells, Kent in the UK.
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December 28, 2019
I have always enjoyed reading David Ellis' work. His poetry is simple and yet packed with emotions.
With "See a Dream Within: Found "Poe"try Based On The Collected Poetry Works Of Edgar Allan Poe," David has outdone himself. I love the way he uses words and phrases from Poe's poems to reframe them and give them new meanings. The result is a fascinating read that will leave you wanting more.
This is a short collection. Most poems are only a few lines long. But you will find yourself reading them over and over. And every time, you will discover a new message.
One of the best books I have read this year!
With "See a Dream Within: Found "Poe"try Based On The Collected Poetry Works Of Edgar Allan Poe," David has outdone himself. I love the way he uses words and phrases from Poe's poems to reframe them and give them new meanings. The result is a fascinating read that will leave you wanting more.
This is a short collection. Most poems are only a few lines long. But you will find yourself reading them over and over. And every time, you will discover a new message.
One of the best books I have read this year!
December 31, 2019
Book 105 of my Goodreads Challenge 2019
This is a wonderful book a modern re-working of the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Using Poe's words new poems have been skillfully crafted and are a joy to behold. Well worth checking out.
The Angel on Her Flight
Inspired by the poem 'Lenore.'
The golden spirit
forever floats, rigid
be read, be sung
an anthem for the young
This is a wonderful book a modern re-working of the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Using Poe's words new poems have been skillfully crafted and are a joy to behold. Well worth checking out.
The Angel on Her Flight
Inspired by the poem 'Lenore.'
The golden spirit
forever floats, rigid
be read, be sung
an anthem for the young
November 28, 2019
“See A Dream Within,” is a collection of poetry created by the author using a form called “Found Poetry.” That means the existing poems, stories, plays, and other written works by Edgar Allan Poe are the source materials. The author then removed certain words or phrases to create new poetry.
This is a fascinating poetic form. I gained a rare insight into the author’s psyche by reading the new interpretations of Poe’s work.
For me, the best way to experience the differences between the two poems was to read the original works and then to read Ellis’ “found poetry.”
“A Dream,” by EDGAR ALLAN POE
In visions of the dark night
I have dreamed of joy departed—
But a waking dream of life and light
Hath left me broken-hearted.
Ah! what is not a dream by day
To him whose eyes are cast
On things around him with a ray
Turned back upon the past?
That holy dream—that holy dream,
While all the world were chiding,
Hath cheered me as a lovely beam
A lonely spirit guiding.
What though that light, thro’ storm and night,
So trembled from afar—
What could there be more purely bright
In Truth’s day-star?
From the Poetryfoundation.org
“Things with a Past” (A Found Poem Inspired by “A Dream” by Edgar Allan Poe)
The joy of life and light
Cast on things with a past
While all the world, cheered and trembled
What could be more purely bright?
Truth
From Ellis, David. See A Dream Within: Found “Poe”try Based On The Collected Poetry Works Of Edgar Allan Poe (p. 2). Independently Published. Kindle Edition.
Ellis shares his poetic inspiration, realized from the writings of the master storyteller and poet by infusing them with his own perceptions. I took my time with this book, enjoying the journey between the two interpretations. There is a profound gentleness in this author’s prose.
I’ve also enjoyed Ellis’ other books, too. Lovers of all poetry forms will enjoy this literary remix of Poe’s work. It’s priced right at only $.99.
This is a fascinating poetic form. I gained a rare insight into the author’s psyche by reading the new interpretations of Poe’s work.
For me, the best way to experience the differences between the two poems was to read the original works and then to read Ellis’ “found poetry.”
“A Dream,” by EDGAR ALLAN POE
In visions of the dark night
I have dreamed of joy departed—
But a waking dream of life and light
Hath left me broken-hearted.
Ah! what is not a dream by day
To him whose eyes are cast
On things around him with a ray
Turned back upon the past?
That holy dream—that holy dream,
While all the world were chiding,
Hath cheered me as a lovely beam
A lonely spirit guiding.
What though that light, thro’ storm and night,
So trembled from afar—
What could there be more purely bright
In Truth’s day-star?
From the Poetryfoundation.org
“Things with a Past” (A Found Poem Inspired by “A Dream” by Edgar Allan Poe)
The joy of life and light
Cast on things with a past
While all the world, cheered and trembled
What could be more purely bright?
Truth
From Ellis, David. See A Dream Within: Found “Poe”try Based On The Collected Poetry Works Of Edgar Allan Poe (p. 2). Independently Published. Kindle Edition.
Ellis shares his poetic inspiration, realized from the writings of the master storyteller and poet by infusing them with his own perceptions. I took my time with this book, enjoying the journey between the two interpretations. There is a profound gentleness in this author’s prose.
I’ve also enjoyed Ellis’ other books, too. Lovers of all poetry forms will enjoy this literary remix of Poe’s work. It’s priced right at only $.99.
February 7, 2020
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This was my first time reading 'found poetry', and I really enjoyed reading it. The poems were short and abundant and made me curious about the original works that inspired David to write them. I'll be going back to Poe's work when I write my full review.
This collection touches upon love, romance, loneliness, growing up, amongst other things. Two of poems that stood out to me:
~ The Riddle - It made me think of how, even when we meet the right person for us, it is circumstantial for when we find them... the point in our lives that we are at. David has a beautiful way of describing this, inspired by Poe's A Valentine.
~ Those Heros - This one made me think about war heroes and their relation to the origins of the wars they are fighting.
This was quick, relaxing, at times thought provoking read. I am thankful to the author for providing me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend fans of Edgar Allan Poe, and anyone interested in short poetry, to definitely pick up this collection.
This was my first time reading 'found poetry', and I really enjoyed reading it. The poems were short and abundant and made me curious about the original works that inspired David to write them. I'll be going back to Poe's work when I write my full review.
This collection touches upon love, romance, loneliness, growing up, amongst other things. Two of poems that stood out to me:
~ The Riddle - It made me think of how, even when we meet the right person for us, it is circumstantial for when we find them... the point in our lives that we are at. David has a beautiful way of describing this, inspired by Poe's A Valentine.
~ Those Heros - This one made me think about war heroes and their relation to the origins of the wars they are fighting.
This was quick, relaxing, at times thought provoking read. I am thankful to the author for providing me a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend fans of Edgar Allan Poe, and anyone interested in short poetry, to definitely pick up this collection.
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