Thursday, October 23, 2014

October Series of the Month: The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe

With Halloween right around the corner, Cosimo has picked the perfect book for the the perfect scare. Originally published in 1902 The Complete Works of Edgar Allen Poe, our chosen Series of the Month, includes, in ten volumes, all the works of the admired American poet, fiction writer, and literary critic, Edgar Allen Poe (1808-1849). 

Through his work, Poe has pioneered the short story, popularized romantic Gothic fiction in 19th century America, and almost single-handedly invented the genre of detective fiction. Through his works, he reflects his literary theories. He believed that literature should make individuals think by possessing a meaning beyond the surface, and that works that have an obvious message are not true art. He also believed, which is evident through his creations, that literature should be brief and focus on a single objective.


The collection includes:
     - William Wallace
     - The Raven
     - Haunted Palace
     - Annabel Lee
     - A Dream Within a Dream
     - Tamerlane
     - The Conqueror Worm,
     - and many, more

Cosimo offers the full set by individual volume at leading online bookstores or as a full set in hardcover and paperback. This series is perfect for librarians, professors, or anyone who enjoys classic literature. Appreciating Poe's work is essential to any understanding of American literature. If you are interested in purchasing the full set, please contact us.

The paperback retail price for this series is $134.90, but now our price is $109.99 (you save $24.91 or 20%) 

The hardcover retail price for this series is $349.90, but now our price is $279.99 (you save $69.91 or 20%)

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