If you love Edgar Allan Poe's works to begin with, you should definitely try this one out if you like manga/anime! It stays true to the gothic format even in the artstyle!!

I felt like the artwork was amazing and it went really well with the stories being told.

However, if you're new to Poe and his works; he's known for his gothic and macabre writing style with elements of gruesome horror, phantasma, and psychological horror.

The stories had been able to create a little bit of an atmosphere of horror.

Either way I highly recommend this if you're into gothic, macabre stories in manga format!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

This graphic novel breathes new life into Poe's classics, like when you dust off a dependable, but dated bicycle, paint it, replace the tires and chains so new generations can enjoy and use it.

The talented artistry of drawings matched to the story similarly adds new tension and drama to Poe's classic tales - I greatly enjoyed this book.

This would be a great buy for anyone who wants to get their children interested in great literature, in a format that modernizes it, and makes it "cool" to enjoy literary masterpieces. 💙🌹 ❤️💕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎯

The Japanese art form of Manga has captured the literary world with its unique style especially in the series Manga Classics which have taken Classic literature and created a very imaginative and fresh presentation bringing time old stories to a new generation of readers.
Manga is a Japanese word meaning both comic and graphic novels and the rich stories of Edgar Allen Poe lend themselves well to this style of presentation.

Poe, a man noted for his somewhat macabre style of writing wrapped around murder and mayhem, achieved world fame in literature for his famous poem The Raven, which is one of the four pieces adapted as part of Manga Classics; the Stories of Edgar Allen Poe, the other three the well known The Tell Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Masque of the Red Death.

Each of the stories have faithful representation to the styles and fashions of the day presented in rich, bold colour with the narrative adapted by Stacy King. Different artists create the very descriptive artwork, which compliments the storyline.
True to the Japanese style of reading, the book is to be read from the back, right to left and top to bottom, which makes this an almost impossible task for an e-book. Do yourself a real favour and go out and by a copy of this beautiful book.
As these stories, told Manga style, can also be used in classrooms, teacher notes have been included as well as a short synopsis of the stories and a brief Biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
Although the book is aimed at students, anyone who enjoys classic literature, comic or graphic novels regardless of age, will enjoy the murder, madness, love and mystery captured with a deep and very real sense of emotion, courtesy of Edgar Allen Poe, a man who really did understand madness and murder.

I am a big Edgar Allan Poe fan - while I do have mixed feelings regarding his life choices, the man had a way with the macabre that few other authors came remotely close to it. And I like that darkness, that eerie feeling and atmosphere.

This manga adapts some of his most popular works like The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell-Tale Heart and it's a great way to introduce people to his works. Reading Poe is beautiful, however some of his short-stories are not easy, which is why having the visual support that the manga offers makes his stories more accessible.

The art styles captures the maddening feels of Poe's stories. It's not extremely spooky, but it's not far from it. A great read.

Diving into this manga adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's iconic stories was an intriguing journey through the macabre. The fusion of classic literature with modern manga art styles was a refreshing take on Poe's timeless tales.

The artwork, with its eerie and unsettling undertones, served as the perfect complement to the haunting narratives. It skillfully captured the essence of Poe's descriptive prose, bringing his vivid imagery to life in a visually captivating way. As a lover of graphic novel adaptations of Poe's works, I found myself drawn into the pages, eagerly devouring each panel.

The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe collection, featuring beloved classics such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven," was expertly curated. Each story was given its due respect while also receiving a contemporary twist that breathed new life into these age-old tales.

Overall, this manga adaptation offers a fresh perspective on Poe's masterpieces, making them accessible to a new generation of readers while still retaining their eerie charm. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates the combination of literature and art in a beautifully crafted package.

Step into the eerie and macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe with this captivating manga adaptation.

If you dare to explore the dark recesses of your imagination, immerse yourself in Poe's timeless tales, including The Tell-Tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher.

This book is not for the faint of heart, as it delves deep into the twisted minds of Poe's characters. The stories are wrought with suspense and tension, exploring the darker aspects of the human psyche. Someone once said Edgar Allan Poe's stories never start with a sunny, happy day. Well, that quote was accurate. The stories also never end with a happy ending for one or both characters.
Each panel is a carefully crafted masterpiece, bringing the stories to life hauntingly and beautifully.
The characters in Poe's stories are complex and intriguing, each with dark motives and desires. The protagonist in The Tell-Tale Heart is a chilling portrayal of madness, while Montresor in The Cask of Amontillado is a master of manipulation and deceit.

This manga adaptation is a must-read for horror fans and those who appreciate Edgar Allan Poe's literary genius. The stunning illustrations and faithful retellings of his classic tales will leave you spellbound and wanting more.

Happy Reading, Paige ❤️ 📚

Thank you, @netgalley @mangaclassics, for the complimentary ARC, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Rating this book 4/5.

I do enjoy it, especially the awesome illustrations that feel alive yet a tad too realistic for me. It's my first time delving into horror, and honestly, the realism spooked me.

Nevertheless, the plot is superb and brilliant, being Poe's book and all! Finished it in the blink of an eye.

The horror of Edgar Allan Poe translates very well to the graphic novel format in this very well illustrated retelling of the classic tales from the haunted pen of Poe. They are particularly good for someone just coming to the stories and act as a great introduction to the tales.

I'm not a fan of Edgar Allan Poe. Overrated, to say the least. But this manga collection of his works was delectable. I was wary going in, not just because of my feelings about Poe, but because horror is often best left to the imagination, rather than the painted page. But here there's just enough of both. Shade is used to dynamic effect; shadows creep perfectly; the characters are expressive; the panels and cropping keep you on your seat. Kudos to the artists.

First of all I want to congratulate the author/ illustrator of these Manga series for the beautiful artworks and the effort they have put into making this reach people. It's really admirable. Illustrations as usual are lively and beautiful. The use of color red made it even more special if you know what I mean.

I have been fan of Poe since many years now. I read his Raven years ago and then I kept reading everything by him. He is the master of poems and short stories and he was pioneer of detective stories as well. He was known for his macabre and gloomy themes.

Visiting Poe's works through Manga was definitely a treat. Some works are just timeless and this collection of Poe' s works is one of them. There are 5 stories in this collection and all are my favourites.
* The tell tale heart - Poe's most famous if works
* The cask of amantillado
* The Raven - Poe's most famous poem
* The masque of the red death
* The fall of the house of Usher - one of the best horror stories in the history of literature

Thank you Netgalley and udon entertainment for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

I love the Manga Classics versions of classic novels and so do my students! These books help make the classics more accessible to a new generation of reader and some of the teachers in my building use the Manga Classics alongside the original work when teaching classics. Many of my students are interested in the work of Poe, so Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe will likely be the next Manga Classic that I add to my school library.

I admit to not being in the target audience for Manga (grandkids are, though), but I love Poe in any form or type of imaginative presentation. Nothing like true classic horror! According to several young folks this presentation is very much the thing and they got this granny to buy and gift them as soon as they had read major parts on my laptop when they were visiting.
The book is atmospherically illustrated in simple line drawings that still manage to convey the appropriate atmosphere.
I requested and received a temporary electronic copy on Adobe Digital Editions from UDON Entertainment via NetGalley. Thank you!

I have always wanted to read Poe’s work. And, when I saw the manga on Netgalley, I just could not resist myself from requesting it. The book has only four famous stories by Poe. I liked the graphics but felt that it was a little bit confusing for me as I am reading manga for the very first time. And the stories had been able to create a little bit of an atmosphere of horror. After reading this, I am definitely going to read all of his works.

My two favorites in this collection would likely have to be the first and third, the Telltale Heart and the Masque of the Red Death retellings. The Telltale Heart is perhaps the ur-example of Poe's unreliable narrator, one who is utterly mad and denies being such. The illustrations do well to not refute his madness with a reality that's too well set, with shadowy imagery accompanying his narration and giving the tale a creepy ambiguity. We only know so much here and all of it bubbles from a cracked wellspring of a narrator, so what is to be trusted? The illustrations also don't overly dwell upon the gruesome details of dismemberment, leaving us only with the narrator's mad expression as he tries to hide his terrible crime.

Masque of Red Death is similarly fantastic in another direction, relying on the description of color and gaiety to offset its eventual horrific conclusion. It's a well-known story, perhaps more famous than ever after 2020, of the attempt of the wealthy and privileged to deny the ravages of a disease happening around them. The lush decadence of excess is on full display here, as is the stark contrast of the titular red death.

Yet I cannot deny the sumptuous horror of the other three tales, all of which convey their own chilling recollections. They ultimately use the environment as part of their horror, mansions, and a single room that are all wonderfully realized by the manga's illustrations, using bars and shadows and bones and rot to inspire further horror in the reader. Overall, I highly recommend this manga.

This is a great way to expand exposure to the classics. This was a nice graphical interpretation and something that makes Poe more accessible.

I have read quite a few Manga Classics already. I still think this is a fun way to introduce some classic stories to Manga fans, especially younger fans, and perhaps even inspire them to read the original books.

I absolutely loved reading Poe's poems and stories when I grew up, so I was happy to see this get the manga treatment. I think it was a good introduction and thought the art style was fitting. The choice of stories was good, and of course The Raven had to be included (there cannot be a book about Poe that doesn't include one of his best and most famous stories!).

I would recommend this title to fans of Edgar Allan Poe, those curious about him, and manga readers.

I really liked this graphic rendition of a classic story. I think that making classics into graphics are amazing idea anyway, so that they are accessible to a wider audience. It’s a really fun way to get classic stories, and can help bridge the gap or the hurdle the language that modern readers can find difficult in older books.

Anyway, I love this book and would recommend to others.

The artwork is beautiful in an eerie way, and it perfectly reinforces the creepiness of the stories. I especially like the Mask of the Red Death

This manga is a great way for novels' non readers to know about Poe's texts.

But as it is an adaptative manga from texts i am not really fond of. Some of them were really good (the first is really great!) but I did not really loved eah one of them...

I'm not sure how I feel about this book.

I am new to the manga genre and I am so glad this was my first to try. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me have an ARC to try out this great book. I have always been a huge fan of Edgar Allan Poe, even as a little girl. The mystery and suspense were always so intriguing to me. This book added to my love for the stories. I had to get used to reading in a different way but once I got the hang of it I was hooked. Now I am able to see the stories in picture with some absolutely outstanding illustrations that added to how I enjoy these timeless stories. I hope to find more manga of classics to enjoy. I highly recommend this book to those looking for a new way to read or a new way to enjoy some classic literature.