I just read 1984. I enjoyed it, but it's a political allegory. It's written to make a point, it's not intended to be read as a regular science fiction novel. Hence, I didn't enjoy it as much as I would a purely fantastical novel. And the ending depressed me. An excellent book, though.
Poe was talented, indeed. The Raven remains, to this day, my favorite poem of all time. Even better than Jabberwocky. His short stories are quite good as well. A Cask of Amontillado, I think, was the first short story I read by him, and I loved it, even at the tender age of whatever age I was when I read it (10 or 11, I believe).
Heart of Darkness I have yet to read. I barely know anything about it other than that Daria read it in one episode of Daria. Hence, I have to read it! Sounds thoroughly dark and enjoyable.
The Hitchiker's Guide is a classic. What an incredible cult following it has (and rightly so). The number of references I've come across to the number 42 . . . mind-boggling. Definitely one of my favorites.
Rex, you should read Brave New World if you enjoy horrifying "civilization gone awry" type novels.
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