I have read a lot of Poe; we actually had a whole chapter dedicated to him in high school. Thus, I've read The Raven and Annabel Lee more times than I've cared to. Not to say that there is not value in the poems; both exhibit an intense psychological component.
On the other hand, I had never read The Purloined Letter. I found it entertaining. It reminded me of old mysteries I read when younger, i.e. Agatha Christie's and Perot. It's interesting to see how Poe was/may have been the first mystery author. As far as the plot goes, I didn't foresee the ending-which is always a positive to me. I think I will try to get my hands on more of Poe's mysteries.
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