I couldn't honestly say this is the best Poe-try compilation I've encountered; I certainly got more from some easier selections. The theme is monotonous in its high-brow, classically-minded studies of grief, death and all that those happenings entail, and really nothing is even approaching the standard of The Raven (shall I read it yet again, thought I? - and got the answer back 'just once more'). There is an essay about its writing that was enjoyable, if a little hard to believe, and a couple of other prose sections to add to the verse, both juvenile and mature. But the main reason for my sampling this was the Heath Robinson illustrations, which have nothing to do with his own older works of cockamamie machinery, but certainly show a great artist - and a great artist in thrall to the likes of Beardsley. The combination of the two stars of literature and illustration do make for an estimable volume - it's just the uniform refrains of the poems that make me less than completely enthusiastic. It would have been even worse had I not known what to expect. Three and a half stars.

This is a great compilation of Poe. The very best and brightest.

Great collection for any Edgar Allen Poe fan or for someone wanting to expand their reading....

For me reading Poe is all about the experience and I think I would have enjoyed this more with a physical copy rather than reading it on kindle. Though that is just my preference and I won't decreasing my rating because of it.

I loved the illustrations and reading some of Poe's lesser known work. I will definitely be buying a copy for my personal collection.

Having read almost all Poe's short stories years ago, I could say that I am really a Poe's fan. the first time reading Poe's poems, I not only thrilled by Poe's talent in poems, but also by the beautiful design of this book. The typography is wonderful. It appeals me to indulge Poe's poetic language, rich emotion, and even feel like entering that bygone era. It's definitely a great gift choice. For example, the poem A Valentine, with the lover's name embedded in the poems' stanza.

I received the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I highly recommend this book.

I recieved and advanced copy of this collection of Edgar Allen Poe poems through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a collection of poems which include but are not limited to his more well known pieces. Which is a nice change. Most collections include his short stories and only the poems he is most known for. This recreates the 1900 Endymion edition, which I haven't had the pleasure of owning or viewing. As an added treat, the book is also embellished with art by W. Heath Robinson, which fits together very well with the theme of Poe's work. While this isn't anything truly new, it would make a nice addition to your Poe collection just for the pairing of poems and the artwork. It's a nice extra touch.

This is due to release in a few days on Dec 13th, 2017.

This edition by Dover Publications recreates the 1900 Endymion editions.  Poe is mostly known for his short stories, but his poetry is an important part of his work.  This edition goes beyond "The Raven", "The Bells", and "Annabel Lee".  Some poems seem out of place. Two of his poems "Al Aaraaf" and "Israfel" seem out of place for an American poet of the nineteenth century.  "Al Aaraaf" is based on stories from the Koran and influenced by the 1572 supernova discovered by Tycho Brahe.  Israfel is an archangel who has the sweetest voice in all of heaven  She will blow the trumpet to summon the dead on judgment day according to the Koran.  

Poe wrote many poems to or about women.  Two of the published poems hide a woman's name in the structure of the poem.  In a very Poe like fashion, several of the women are dead -- some obvious and some not right away:

My love, she sleeps   Oh, may her sleep, 
As it is lasting, so be deep;
Soft may the worms creep about her!

There is little doubt about the gothic tone of his mature work.  His early work is also included in this edition in its original form with the admittance of the sin of plagiarism.  The young Poe was eager to show his heroes and not everything was quite as dark in his writing. 

The edition rounds itself out with excerpts from his unfinished play "Politian", letters to introduce his poems, an essay on poetic principle, and an essay on the philosophy of composition.  This edition helps completes the picture of Poe as a writer.  Even in poetry though there is little doubt the work is by Poe; it has that familiar feel to it.  To add to the poetry this edition richly illustrated with pen and ink drawings from W. Heath Robinson.  These drawings add visual drama to the reading and lock the reader into the 19th-century gothic fantasy.  A very nice book to keep and enjoy.