The Tell-Tale Heart (Bantam Classics)

Ask any person to invent a horror story... even if that person is not used to read instinctively will try to set a tone with Poe's voice... so deep is Poe in our minds.I read Poe since kid, first in Spanish language, then when I decided to learn English an edition of his selected works by Penguin books and a dictionary was my master. Usually English writers in comparison to writers in other languages tend to be clean and direct; Poe, who was rich in many cultures and seems to have read books preferably in their original idiom and it shows: he has a unique style, not always easy but part of his special voice, he is not condescending with the reader so you have to grow to walk with him, because he has a vast culture.These tales are worldwide famous so it would unnecessary to explain the plots and stories, enough to say that Poe's world is so amazing that sometimes you would like it to be the real one; there is the temptation to not see the real Maelström to save the disappointing of being not like Poe's Maelström. They are complex and evolve to extraordinary conclusions, you can read them many times and still finding more details. I adore how U.S. is a place of marvels and the old world is an exotic place; usually in Spanish language (except the genial Borges) the writers feel that their culture is European and they are here like visitors, instead Poe feels closer because his voice and heart is in his land, there is not nostalgia of other places: he is a truly genius creating something new.Is interesting that apparently writers of his century thought little of him, those writers are being devoured by oblivion in archaic schools; instead Poe is so powerful, each little tale is so rich that pre-configures whole genres as science-fiction, horror, and detective stories as are known today; his essays materialize in music and architecture. Even more Poe is still present, as the voice that manifest our personal horrors is his.

Edgar Allan Poe is the most beloved writer of the English literary canon.This collection of stories is the most well-written of this author's books.

`The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Stories` is a collection of Edgar Allan Poe short stories that showcases the talent of this great Gothic style narrator. The stories are a mix of horror, supernatural, science fiction, mystery, detective work that kept my interest alive as I was reading the book; from my point a view this edition is a well curated eclectic collection.I personally don't find the style of Edgar Allan Poe too macabre/morbid nor it causes me psychological terror (maybe because I have read more recent and more dark literature). But the stories still capture horror and supernatural, exploring the dark side of human nature. I find Edgar Allan Poe style of writing easy to read, enjoyable, even in the gloomiest tales; still, somehow this doesn't make the reading less powerful, the struggles and the psychological introspects of characters less complex.While I was familiar with Gothic dark writings such as `The Black Cat` and `The Raven`, I discovered with delight detective work stories such as `The murders in the Rue Morgue`.I read this book in Kindle format; the reading experience was good on smartphone and Kindle device alike.

For over 150 years, Poe has terrorized readers with tales that explore the dark side of the human mind. I prefer those that get into the action immediately such as "The Tell-Tale Heart", or " The Cask of Amontillado" rather than those in which he "cogitates" for several pages, such as "The Imp of the Perverse" or "Murder at the Rue Morgue". 4 " dark and dreary" stars.

Super affordable with classic literary works from Edgar Allan Poe

KindleUnlimited review. This Amazon Classics edition contains nineteen short stories and poems. Edgar A. Poe’s most well-known writing is here: Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Fall if the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Raven. The only thing missing is The Bells poem. I have the Dorset Press book “The complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe with selections from his critical writings”. This Kindle Amazon Classics edition has a superb Brilliance Audience Production audiobook that is delightful to hear. I have listen at night before bedtime as Halloween prep.

I love Edgar Allan Poe so this book was a great choice, however the book came creased and bent so I didn't enjoy it as much as I would of liked, but overall its was a decent buy

This is a good collection of Poe’s works. His intense description—both beautiful and precise— evokes thrilling terror and suspense as he weaves his horrifying tales.