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Edgar Allan Poe. Annotated Edition (Tales and Poems)

Edgar Allan Poe. Annotated Edition (Tales and Poems)

Our review

From the cover art, the editor's notes, the color photographs... What more can be said! This book is perfect for Poe lovers or for readers who want to learn more about his work.

You've probably seen many versions of Poe's works, but we assure you, none quite like this one. It's a book that brings together his main stories and poems, while also allowing us to learn more about his career. The editor, Kevin J. Hayes, debunks many myths about the author's life and work.

Although it's not a super-complete version, we believe it's more than enough to delve into his work in detailed depth. An annotated edition, with illustrations and color photographs, that every horror and Poe fan should have at home.

What makes this selection special? It doesn't include everything, but it includes the essentials. Expert Kevin J. Hayes has selected Poe's masterpieces (both prose and poetry) to dissect them with hundreds of notes, historical context, and illustrations. It's the perfect edition to thoroughly understand the author without getting lost in his work.

Book Details

Synopsis and Content

This work consists of a selection of Poe's best stories and poems. It includes detailed notes from the editor to learn more about each text (sources, historical allusions, etc.) and a preliminary text about when and where it was published. Additionally, it is enriched with illustrations and color photographs.

  • Stories included: Metzengerstein, MS. Found in a Bottle, Berenice, Morella, Ligeia, The Man That Was Used Up, The Fall of the House of Usher, William Wilson, Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling, The Business Man, The Philosophy of Furniture, The Man of the Crowd, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, A Descent into the Maelström, The Oval Portrait, The Masque of the Red Death, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Gold-Bug, The Black Cat, The Purloined Letter, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, The Cask of Amontillado and Hop-Frog.

  • Poems included: To Helen, To One in Paradise, The Raven, Ulalume: A Ballad, Eldorado and Annabel Lee.

About the Author and Editor

  • Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849): Master of horror stories and pioneer of the detective genre. He was a writer, poet, journalist, and critic. Both his life and his work are shrouded in an aura of mystery that has captivated the world.

  • Kevin J. Hayes: He is the editor of this compilation. His research work and annotations help debunk myths about Poe and deepen understanding of the context of his work.

Technical Specifications

  • Pages: [Number of pages, not specified]

  • Author: Edgar Allan Poe (Edited by Kevin J. Hayes)

  • Publisher: Akal

  • Binding: Hardcover

  • Edition: 2022

  • ISBN: 9788446052340

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