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Explore a world of emotions through our Poetry collection at Thryft. Discover works by renowned poets like Rumi, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou. Our selection also features contemporary voices such as Warsan Shire and Ocean Vuong.
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Possession
A.S. Byatt | Vintage Books

Possession

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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"Possession" could resonate with you on many levels. A.S. Byatt masterfully blends historical and contemporary narratives, creating a layered tale of love, literature, and scholarly detective work. If you enjoy rich, intricate novels that reward patience with deep emotional and intellectual satisfaction, this Booker Prize winner promises a fulfilling journey through time, art, and human connection.
Abandon
Pico Iyer | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Abandon

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Goodreads rating: 3.19

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If you've ever found yourself caught between the allure of unraveling historical secrets and the whirlwind of an elusive romantic connection, "Abandon" might just resonate with you. Diving into this book is like being swept up in a journey that dances between academic pursuit and personal discovery. It's a heady mix of love and intellectual intrigue, set against a backdrop of cultural confluence.
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Edgar Allan Poe | Bloomsbury

Tales of Mystery & Imagination - The Bloomsbury Phantastics

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Goodreads rating: 4.09

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If you relish the eerie and the macabre, Poe's collection will immerse you in the terrifying depths of human psyche. His stories are not just frights; they're cerebral puzzles that probe into our deepest fears, compelling you to question what lurks in the shadows of our own minds. The originality of Poe's narrative style and his pioneering detective stories could give you endless chills and thrills.
The Investigation
Jung-Myung Lee | Pan Books

The Investigation

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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If you're intrigued by historical fiction that merges a gripping murder mystery with the power of the written word, "The Investigation" is a journey you'll want to embark on. As you follow Watanabe through the grim corridors of Fukuoka Prison, you'll experience a captivating intertwining of brutality and beauty that defines the human spirit even amid the chaos of war. This book challenges perceptions, revealing the depths of humanity in places we least expect.
Edgar Allan Poe Complete Tales and Poems - Thryft
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Edgar Allan Poe | Castle Books

Edgar Allan Poe Complete Tales and Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.49

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Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems is perfect for those who love dark, eerie, and psychologically thrilling stories. Poe's writing is known for transporting readers to a supernatural realm and perfecting the psychological thriller genre. His most famous works include The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Fall of the House of Usher. With a dramatic life, Poe created some of the finest literature the world has ever known, influencing many creative forces such as Charles Baudelaire and filmmaker D.W. Griffith. This book is a timeless classic that is a must-read for those who enjoy literary masterpieces.
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Edgar Allan Poe | Penguin Books Ltd

Selected Tales

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Goodreads rating: 4.19

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This book is for those who appreciate the art of storytelling intertwined with elements of horror and mystery. Edgar Allan Poe's tales will make your spine tingle and your mind ponder. From the chilling "The Fall of the House of Usher" to the mind-bending detective story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," this collection showcases Poe's extraordinary imagination. Get ready to be enchanted and haunted by his timeless tales.
Broken Verses - Thryft
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Kamila Shamsie | Bloomsbury Publishing

Broken Verses

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Goodreads rating: 3.58

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"Broken Verses" is a captivating story of love, loss, and the yearning for closure. The author, Kamila Shamsie, weaves together multiple narratives and timelines to create a tapestry of characters bound by a common thread of grief. With lyrical prose and intricate plot twists, "Broken Verses" keeps the reader engaged till the very end. The exploration of complex relationships, particularly between mother and daughter, is a standout feature of the book. Highly recommended for those who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of mystery.
Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe (Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: Omnibus Edition) - Thryft
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Edgar Allan Poe | Barnes And Noble

Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe (Barnes & Noble Collectible Classics: Omnibus Edition)

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Goodreads rating: 4.49

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For fans of horror fiction, poetry, and mystery, Edgar Allan Poe's work evokes a sense of dark romanticism and gothic horror with intense psychological themes. His tales and poems are known for skillful plotting, vivid imagery, and unsettling atmosphere. With a collection of over 1000 pages, this leather-bound book is a must-have for those who appreciate masterful storytelling and macabre literature that stands the test of time.
Possession : A Romance - Thryft
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A.S. Byatt | Vintage Classics

Possession : A Romance

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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This book is a literary masterpiece that seamlessly weaves together romance, mystery, and history. As you delve into the lives of two Victorian poets, you'll find yourself enchanted by the beautifully written letters, journals, and poems that unravel their passionate and tragic stories. Possession is a captivating journey that will transport you through time and leave you breathless with its depth and complexity. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates exquisite storytelling and the power of love to transcend time.
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A.S. Byatt | Vintage

Possession

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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Winner of England's Booker Prize and the literary sensation of the year, Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once an intellectual mystery and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars researching the lives of two Victorian poets. As they uncover their letters, journals and poems, and track their movements from London to Yorkshire - from spiritualist séances to the fairy-haunted far west of Brittany - what emerges is an extraordinary counterpoint of passions and ideas.
The Whalestoe Letters : From House of Leaves - Thryft
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Mark Z. Danielewski | Pantheon

The Whalestoe Letters : From House of Leaves

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Goodreads rating: 4.05

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Between 1982 and 1989, Pelafina H. Lièvre sent her son, Johnny Truant, a series of letters from The Three Attic Whalestoe Institute, a psychiatric facility in Ohio where she spent the final years of her life. Beautiful, heartfelt, and tragic, this correspondence reveals the powerful and deeply moving relationship between a brilliant though mentally ill mother and the precocious, gifted young son she never ceases to love.Originally contained within the monumental House of Leaves , this collection stands alone as a stunning portrait of mother and child. It is presented here along with a foreword by Walden D. Wyhrta and eleven previously unavailable letters.
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Margaret Atwood | Virago Press (uk)

Bones And Murder

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

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In this collection of miscellaneous writings by Margaret Atwood, Gertrude describes what really happened in Hamlet, an ugly sister and a wicked stepmother put in a good word for themselves, and a reincarnated bat explains how Bram Stoker got Dracula hopelessly wrong.
Possession : A Romance - Thryft
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A.S. Byatt | Vintage

Possession : A Romance

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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Possession is an exhilarating novel of wit and romance, at once a literary detective novel and a triumphant love story. It is the tale of a pair of young scholars investigating the lives of two Victorian poets. Following a trail of letters, journals and poems they uncover a web of passion, deceit and tragedy, and their quest becomes a battle against time.
The Tell-Tale Heart - Thryft
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Edgar Allan Poe | Penguin Classics

The Tell-Tale Heart

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Goodreads rating: 4.24

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Just one line from the short story says it all: "Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was a groan of mortal terror .. the low stifled sound that arises from the bottom of the soul." A man confronts himself and an unknown listener with his desire to murder an old man. Is it his father? Is the man mad? Is he in jail or an institution? A psychological thriller with many more questions than answers.Librarian's note: this entry is for the story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." Collections of short stories and other writings by the author can be found elsewhere on Goodreads.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales - Thryft
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Stephen Marlowe, Regina Marler, Edgar Allan Poe  | Signet

The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Tales

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

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Classic tales of mystery, terror, and suspense, including The Fall of the House of Usher—the inspiration for the Netflix series from Mike Flanagan, the director of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass!This volume gathers together fourteen of Edgar Allan Poe's richest and most influential tales, “The Pit and the Pendulum,” his reimagining of Inquisition tortures; “The Tell-Tale Heart,” an exploration of a murderer’s madness, which Stephen King called “the best tale of inside evil ever written”; “The Fall of the House of Usher,” Poe’s tour de force about a family doomed by a grim bloodline curse; and his pioneering detective stories, “The Purloined Letter” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” featuring a rational investigator with a poetic soul. Also included is Poe’s only full-length novel, Narrative of A. Gordon Pym.With an Introduction by Stephen Marloweand an Afterword by Regina Marler
Spirits of the Dead: Tales and Other Poems
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Edgar Allan Poe | Penguin Group(ca)

Spirits of the Dead: Tales and Other Poems

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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For the lover of the gothic and the grandmaster of suspense, Poe's "Spirits of the Dead" is a treasury that will plunge you into the depths of human psyche with its lyrical darkness. His pioneering detective stories ignite the mind, while his poems, such as "The Raven", transcend mere words, becoming an experience. It's a fusion of the eerie and the profound that can only come from the pen of Poe.

Immerse yourself in the world of Poetry

At Thryft, we value the power of words. Poetry can encapsulate feelings that are hard to express, offering solace and clarity. Our collection includes timeless classics, vibrant modern works, and significant contributions from local poets. Delve into these verses to enrich your mind and soul. Whether you're a poetry novice or a seasoned reader, find the perfect piece that speaks to you.