Text: Joseph R. Chandler (?), “[Review of Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque],” United States Gazette (Philadelphia, PA), December 5, 1839, p. 2, col. 2

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Tales of the Grotesque and the Arabesque.

This is the title of two volumes of stories just published by Lea & Blanchard. They are from the fertile pen of Edgar A. Poe, a gentleman who has done much for the literature of the country, and has learning, taste, and spirit, to add to his obligations. These two volumes, though exceedingly well executed, and admirably explained by their title, rather show the versatility than the character of Mr. Poe's talents[[;]] and while we read them with hearty pleasure, we feel a gratification in the knowledge, that he can do other things in literature equally as well. He is capable of much — and we trust that time and opportunity will be allowed, and ample encouragement afforded him.