The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe published by Quarto Publishing Group-Rock Point is a very complete set of all of Poe’s work including is one full length novel (which I did not know existed until this edition.)

This book is a little hard to rate because I love Poe’s work and my favourite story or poem by him is always changing. What seems to be super special about this book is the physical copy that will be getting released which has deckled edges, foiling detail, and a ribbon marker.

I did enjoy the introduction, timeline, sources, and suggested reading at the back of this edition.

My one suggestion is that I would have liked to have seen some illustrations among all the writing as well.

For fans of Poe or for someone looking to introduce a future Poe lover to his work, this edition is worth checking out.

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Quarto Publishing Group- Rock Point through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.

The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe is an extensive collection of all of his works. Full of horror, mystery and lost love, this is a perfect collection for fans.

If you love Edgar Allan Poe, then this book is an excellent addition to your library. I loved it from beginning to end! I thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

How can you critique the master of the macabre? The answer is .you don't. Instead you tell people that he produced the best short story and poem collection in the world. If you're a Poe fan you have favorites. Mine are The Telltale Heart and The Haunted Palace. If by chance you haven't read any of them yet, here is your chance. Lose yourself and a little of your mind in these remarkable and timeless classics. And if you think they are out of date, think again. They are just as powerful now as when he first gave them to us. This is a don't miss under any circumstances collection of treasured stories by the true master.

In this book we find all the stories of the teacher Edgar Allen Poe, in addition to having 855 pages. In I like that it has an index in which to guide you in stories and their poems, in my case it was a great help to find those that many years ago I had read and remembered little.
This book works for both those who already knew Poe and those who want to delve into the world created by the author, in my case the stories that are still my favorites are The murders in the rue morgue and black cat, and his poems The raven, in this book I was able to enjoy all its stories and not only the best known and it was like discovering a new world from the author, it is beautiful to have this collection and enjoy the stories at your own pace or read the ones that interest you first , or go in order as it appears in the index, in my case it was an intense but very pleasant read.
A lovely and useful read, a version that would look beautiful on a shelf.
Thank you very much for the advanced copy.

This is another complete edition that might not be ideal for a public library (because it is so huge at over 850 pages), but would be a great present or addition to a home library.

I felt I had a love/hate relationship with this book. I am surprised that it has taken me so long to sit and read a complete work, but have to admit that I didn't enjoy all of it. Some of the stories are really hard work, dense with technical and effusive prose that tries even the saintliest patience. I did feel I got a better understanding of the author, his interests and influences but also the darker aspects of personality so widely known. I would still call this a must read for any fans of horror and mystery because without Poe these genres would not have taken such great leaps forward.

"For Poe fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition features a gorgeous deckled edge, ribbon marker, and foil and deboss details on a vibrantly colored case. This elegant collector's edition includes over 70 of Poe's short stories, more than 40 melodious poems, and his only full-length novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. In addition, it also includes a compelling introduction by notable historian and biographer Daniel Stashower."

Yes, this is a complete collection of the works of Poe. While I was not expecting the lovely case in an ARC, I was expecting to see more than just text inside - scrollwork, drawings .... something more.

Please note that this rating is based solely on content. I cannot speak to the quality of the edition, so really cannot recommend or not recommend the book.

This book is definitely an undertaking - but a worthy one! Containing all known stories from the Master, Edgar Allen Poe, this book clocks in at a hefty 855 pages. I really like this version, which contains an index of first lines, so you can find your favorite stories if you've forgotten the titles. It also has a timeline of his life which is extremely interesting, and Daniel Stashower's introductory essay is really good.

The cover of this book looks beautiful and I'd love to check it out in person (I read the digital version). It would be a great gift to a friend, or yourself, and works for either a Poe newbie or a fan who has yet to read some of his lesser known works. After all this time, my favorites remain The Black Cat and Murder at the Rue Morgue, I also love the Mask of the Red Death. This book has them all and lots of new-to-me stories that it was very exciting to read for the first time. I will say it's quite an intense experience to read all these amazing stories at once - I had more success once I started chipping away at them and giving myself some time to think and read other stuff in between. This is a nerdy aside but I also really liked the font of this book which somehow seemed perfect for Poe - not sure what font it was but it had a little flourish to it without being intrusive to the reader, which felt just right for the stories I was reading.

Overall a really lovely and useful compilation. I can't wait to see the hard copy of the book (I am a "holding the book in my hands" person at heart) but loved reading this electronic collection as well.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the Quarto Group - my review, as a lifelong Poe fan, is honest and my own. Check this book out if you are a fan of horror - no thriller fan should miss out on Poe's gorgeous and creepy stories.

This book is exactly what its title declares.  Following an introduction, readers will find all of the Poe that they could possibly want.  Here are tales both well-known and new to discover, along with the poems including some of my favorites including The Bells, Annabel Lee and The Raven. 


I have a digital ARC of this book.  The on sale copy will be a gift book edition that promises to be quite nice.


Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.

A fabulous collection of classic Edgar Allen Poe tales and poems! Highly recommended to all ages (maybe not little kids, lol).

This looks to me like a full and completed edition of Poe. His work doesn’t need a review in my opinion - this edition does. With that in mind, reading an e copy of this book is just the same as reading any copy and it’s hard to determine whether this edition is worth the price tag without holding the actual hardback book.

A Fine Collection

I read this as an ebook downloaded ARC, so can't really comment on the presentation quality of this book in its hardback form. This is intended to be an elegant "gift edition", so I suppose getting a look at a physical copy would be important to a potential purchaser.

The collection itself appears to be complete. The first line poem index is handy, and a brief collection of reviews and comments by Poe's literary contemporaries was quite interesting. The biographical essay by Daniel Stashower didn't cover any new ground, but it was well written, informative, and served as a fine introduction to the contents.

So, Poe certainly doesn't need to be reviewed by me. As to this book, it appears to be a quality effort.