Smith: the Essential Poe (Paper Only) - Softcover

Smith, D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0880014784 ISBN 13: 9780880014786

Publisher: ECCO Press, 1999

Synopsis

The finest poetry of Edgar Allan Poe is collected in an anthology that encompasses "Annabel Lee," "Eldorado," "The Raven," "The Conqueror Worm," "Alone," "Sonnet--To Science," and many other works. Reprint.

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Review

Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, ... but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe s time. --Maine Portland, Audio File

This collection of 8 short stories, 23 poems, and a short biography of Poe is narrated by three readers: John Chancer, William Roberts, and Kerry Shale. Shale begins with The Murders in the Rue Morgue. He employs a high-pitched French accent to represent Dupin and affects a surprised, somewhat immature tone for the narrator. Some of Poe s endless descriptions bog down the pacing. Listeners may want to head right to The Pit and the Pendulum, read by Roberts, who is a master of the verbal adrenaline rush. His tones lower as the pendulum descends and speed up to match the petrified shrieks. Shale recites the poetry selections; cue up to Lenore and zip over to The Raven to experience a perfect audible pairing of love lost and unmitigated grief. Chancer provides a simple yet engaging reading of Poe s biography. Suitably macabre mood music marks transitions between the selections. The celebration of Poe s 200th birthday brings renewed interest in the author s works. --Kaite Mediatore Stover, Booklist

Synopsis

A collection of poems by Edgar Allan Poe includes "To Helen," "Lenore," "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," "The Conqueror Worm," and others.

Edition details

• Publisher: ECCO Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0880014784
• ISBN 13: 9780880014786
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 93