1809–1849 · American poet and fiction writer
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer and literary critic.
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Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer and literary critic known for Gothic fiction and poetry. Begin with The Raven, where a grieving man questions a mysterious bird. Read or listen here: eBook, audiobook and 15-minute summary, and paperback, hardcover or large print, printed at cost, free to start.
Where to start with Edgar Allan Poe
Free to read nowThe RavenSpend 50 minutes with a grieving speaker whose questions meet the same unsettling answer, in a room visited by a raven.
Free to read nowThe Fall of the House of UsherFor a 48-minute visit to a decaying mansion, follow a narrator meeting an old friend troubled by illness and fear.
Free to read nowThe Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketChoose a longer sea adventure, following a young stowaway through mutiny, wreck and starvation as excitement turns into a struggle for survival.
Edgar Allan Poe's books in order
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1838 | The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket A young stowaway faces disaster and strange dangers at sea. | Novel | 8 h 1 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1839 | The Fall of the House of Usher A man visits a sick friend in a decaying mansion. | Short story | 48 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
Poems and plays
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1845 | The Raven A grieving man questions a raven that speaks one word. | Poems | 50 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
| 2 | · | The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe Poems of love and loss unfold in dreamlike places. | Poems | 6 h 55 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1848 | Eureka: A Prose Poem The universe expands from unity and moves toward return. | Non-fiction | 4 h 59 min | Free to startRead free |
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About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer and literary critic. He was born in Boston and lived in Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. He wrote poems, short stories, and a novel. His poem The Raven appeared in 1845. He died in Baltimore in 1849.
- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1849
- Best known for
- The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
Questions about Edgar Allan Poe
In what order should I read Edgar Allan Poe?
Read in order of first publication, oldest first, as the table on this page shows. Or begin with the starting picks if you would rather choose by mood and reading length.
Where do I start with Edgar Allan Poe?
Begin with The Raven for its grieving speaker and unsettling visitor. Try The Fall of the House of Usher next for a decaying mansion, or The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket for a longer sea adventure.
What is generally regarded as Edgar Allan Poe's most famous book?
The Raven, a poem, is generally regarded as Poe's most famous work. Its scene of a grieving man questioning a bird offers a starting point here, with a listed reading time of 50 minutes.
Which Edgar Allan Poe books are the shortest?
By listening time, the shortest are The Fall of the House of Usher (48 minutes), The Raven (50 minutes) and Eureka: A Prose Poem (4 hours and 59 minutes).
Can I get Edgar Allan Poe's books in print?
Yes. Every book here comes as a paperback, hardcover or large print, printed when you order; start free and you pay only the cost of printing. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, The Fall of the House of Usher and The Raven are also free to read.
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