| Author |
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
| Editor |
Gambrill, J. Montgomery (John Montgomery), 1880-1953 |
| Title |
Selections from Poe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Poems: Song. Spirits of the dead. To ----. Romance. To the River. To science. To Helen. Israfel. The city in the sea. The sleeper. Lenore. The valley of unrest. The coliseum. Hymn. To one in paradise. To F----. To F----s S. O----d. To Zante. Bridal ballad. Silence. The conqueror worm. Dream-land. The raven. Eulalie. To M. L. S----. Ulalume. To ---- ----. An enigma. To Helen. A valentine. For Annie. The bells. Annabel Lee. To my mother. Eldorado. The haunted palace -- Tales: The fall of the House of Usher. William Wilson. A descent into the maelström. The masque of the red death. The gold-bug. The purloined letter.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Selections from Poe" by Edgar Allan Poe, edited by J. Montgomery Gambrill, is a collection of poems and tales that showcases the works of one of America's most iconic writers, created in the late 19th century. The compilation presents a thorough exploration of Edgar Allan Poe's range—from his melancholic poetry to his haunting short stories—illustrating the themes of love, loss, and the human condition that permeate his oeuvre. Through its selections, the editor aims to provide insights into Poe's complex character and literary artistry. At the start of the book, the editor outlines the challenges of introducing Poe's work due to his controversial legacy and the subjective nature of his writing. The introductory material delves into Poe's life, highlighting his tumultuous experiences from childhood to adulthood, including his early education, struggles with poverty, and the deep affection for his wife, Virginia, whose illness and death profoundly impacted him. The opening effectively sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Poe, touching upon key themes such as beauty, melancholy, and mortality, which resonate throughout the poems and stories that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Fantasy poetry, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8893 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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