The Raven and Other Poems
A compact, representative poetry collection containing many of Poe's best-known poems.
Author guide
Edgar Allan Poe Books in Order
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809–October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic. His career included poetry collections, fiction, literary criticism, popular science, and editorial work. He is especially associated with Gothic tales, the development of detective fiction, psychological horror, and influential theories of poetic form and unified effect. Poe published a small number of books and pamphlets during his lifetime; several major collections and works were assembled or issued posthumously.
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Tales
A concise introduction to Poe's short fiction, including detective, Gothic, and psychological tales.
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Novels (3)
- The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
novel · 1838
"A stowaway aboard the whaling ship Grampus, Arthur Gordon Pym finds himself bound on an extraordinary voyage to the high southern latitudes. Poe's remarkable novel recounts the "incredible adventures and discoveries" of Pym and his…
- The Prose Romances of Edgar A. Poe
prose-fiction-collection · 1843
- Eureka: A Prose Poem
nonfiction · 1848
How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Eureka: A Prose Poem by Edgar Allan Poe Eureka (1848) is a lengthy non-fiction work by American author Edgar Allan Poe…
Short fiction (2)
- Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque
short-fiction-collection · 1839
- Tales
short-fiction-collection · 1845
Poetry (4)
- Tamerlane and Other Poems
poetry-collection · 1827
This is the first published book by Edgar Allan Poe, he does not take credit for it by name, and instead uses the author 'By line', "A Bostonian". It was published in 1827 at Poe's expense just after he entered the United States Army. Poe…
- Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems
poetry-collection · 1829
- Poems
poetry-collection · 1831
- The Raven and Other Poems
poetry-collection · 1845
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Allan Poe
Who was Edgar Allan Poe, and when did he live?
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who lived from January 19, 1809, to October 7, 1849. He is especially associated with Gothic fiction, psychological horror, poetry, and detective stories.
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What was Edgar Allan Poe’s career like?
Poe supported himself through writing, editing, and literary criticism. He worked for publications including the Southern Literary Messenger, Burton’s Gentleman’s Magazine, Graham’s Magazine, and the Broadway Journal, though his income remained unstable.
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What influenced Edgar Allan Poe’s writing?
Poe’s early poetry was influenced by English Romantic poets such as Lord Byron, John Keats, and Percy Bysshe Shelley. His criticism also developed ideas about deliberate composition and creating a unified effect on the reader.
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Did Edgar Allan Poe win any literary prizes?
Yes. In 1833, Poe won a $50 prize from the Baltimore Saturday Visiter for his tale “MS. Found in a Bottle,” an early breakthrough in his career.
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What is Edgar Allan Poe’s literary legacy?
Poe helped establish modern horror and detective fiction and contributed early ideas to science fiction. His work also strongly influenced French Symbolist writers and remains central to modern world literature.
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