The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe

Delve into the profound domain of interconnectedness and ultimate beauty within Edgar Allan Poe's poetry in this comprehensive anthology. While Edgar Allan Poe is often celebrated for his short stories, he was inherently and deliberately a poet. From the delicate lines of "To Helen" to the enduring classics "Annabel Lee," "The Bells," and "The Raven," Poe's work places him alongside renowned English Romantic poets such as Shelley, Byron, and Keats. His evocative and haunting poetic imagery left a noticeable impact on Victorian titans like Swinburne, Tennyson, and Rossetti.

In contemporary times, his exploration of darker themes resonates with readers, notably in poems like "The Haunted Palace" and "The Conqueror Worm," which are rich with vivid depictions of insanity and the grotesque. Even towards the twilight of his life, Poe found solace and strength in his craft, leaving us with "Eldorado," a symbolic figure of hope for our most challenging times—a perpetual offering from a distinguished American author.

This collection includes an Introduction by Jay Parini and an Afterword by April Bernard.