which one is best?
2007-01-29 12:26:38 · 10 answers · asked by monica h 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Shel Silverstein for children. Silverstein writes great poetry and short books for children, which are generally humerous and entertaining.
Poe is great as well. I don't necessarily like what his short stories and poetry are about, but I like the way he writes- extensive vocabulary, precise words, building suspense, the incorporating some Latin words, etc.. In other words, I really like his style of writing rather than the plot.
2007-01-29 12:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edgar Allan Poe was an amazingly talented writer with alcohol and drug problems from trying to self-medicate his mental illness; Shel Silverstein was a hippie on permanent mental vacation. Silverstein's stuff is mildly amusing and vaguely disturbing when you're about 8; Poe's will haunt you for a lifetime. I vote for Poe.
2007-01-29 20:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Robin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they are both great. Edgar Allen Poe was more dark and gothic whereas Silverstein is more comical and childlike. I personally think that their styles are completely different. If you're looking to do an author study, you may be able to find more info on Poe.
2007-01-29 20:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by crodriguez1010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lean towards Shel Silverstein. I prefer humor.
2007-01-29 20:36:20 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pick Edgar Allen Poe! yay me!
2007-01-29 20:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely Shel Silverstein, I loved him as a kid and still love him now,
2007-01-29 20:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poe's too dark for me. Shel's more contemporary and has humor so I like him better.
2007-01-29 20:32:09 · answer #7 · answered by Casperia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think Edgar Allen Poe...hes crazy like me
2007-01-29 20:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I like Poe more. He's so dark, and all his poems are meaningful, even if they are sad. He's different, in other words.
2007-01-29 20:31:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the master of the single effect - Poe!
2007-01-29 21:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by puglover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋