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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy. All opinions are honest and my own.

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I loved this book! Prior to this, I only knew of Edgar Allen Poe's The Raven, but I had no idea how that could be turned into a Manga. Once I read that story, it made so much sense and I loved it! All the other stories in this Manga were also super well done and very fun to read.

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I really think that these Manga's of classic stories are a really good way to bring these stories to life . The art and new spin on these short stories really put them in a new perspective as you can see what is going on in the story.

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We love Edgar Allan Poe. I loved seeing the different stories I love in manga form. I don’t really have a lot to say they kept true to the original but gave it a good manga visual twist. Would recommend to many other Poe fans.

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Gorgeous artwork which fabulously showcases the classic core texts. However, the scans are in reverse order. While this undoubtedly makes sense for the printed release, when viewed as digital scans it makes for an awkward release.

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The book doesn’t show up on my netgalley shelf and the downloaded version isn't readbale. I would love to review it and read it. If the people involved notice this error, please fix the issue.

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Honestly, reading the manga version in middle school when I initially read Edgar Allan Poe would’ve helped me so much to understand the stories better!! I enjoyed the illustrations to aid in the classic of his work.

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I really think that these Manga's of classic stories are a really good way to bring these stories to life for a newer audience. The art and new spin on these short stories really put them in a new perspective as you can see what is going on in the story.

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I find reading classics very challenging - even though I want to appreciate the acclaimed masterpieces, the language is often a heavy weight on my eyes.
Popularisation of classics such as provided by this manga tome is a very good tool to get acquainted with famous literary works! I thoroughly enjoyed reading the graphic retelling of Poe’s most famous.

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Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

I loved both the stories and the art, which gave this book the perfect atmosphere.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for arc.

The art styles captures the maddening feeling of Edgar Allen Poe's stories. A great read.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion! I adore any stories by Edgar Allen Poe, so to see them in manga form was absolutely amazing! Any fans of the Manga Classics series is going to fall in love with the art style and spooky tone of this manga.

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I want to take a moment to think the publishing company as well as NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for a review.
I love everything about the classic manga series that they have going. As a teacher I personally purchase them so that way my students have additional support in understanding what it is at their reading because the classics are difficult, but they are so worth it. If you are wanting to read the classics, but need more help with the visuals then I would definitely pick up the series you will not be disappointed!

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I enjoyed the artwork in this book and reading some of Edgar Allan Poe's stories for the first time! I always enjoy how quick the reads are and that they're easy to go through in a sitting and that I get to enjoy the lovely artwork in the process.

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Gorgeous and beautiful depictions of edgar allen poes famous stories
I want to buy the whole collection of manga classics!
I reccomend these for anyone who has a hard time with classic literature (i know i do) graphic novel and manga retellings are also amazing ways to get younger readers ready for the next level with pushing it on them

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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!

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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. 💙🌹 ❤️💕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎯

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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.

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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.

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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.

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