The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1

audiobook

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 1

by Edgar Allan Poe

EN·~9 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total
1

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe - by Edgar Allan Poe - The Raven Edition

0:20
2

EDGAR ALLAN POE AN APPRECIATION

13:50
3

EDGAR ALLAN POE

18:08
4

DEATH OF EDGAR A. POE

18:43
5

THE UNPARALLELED ADVENTURES OF ONE HANS PFAAL (*1)

2:07:55
6

THE GOLD-BUG

1:19:05
7

FOUR BEASTS IN ONE—THE HOMO-CAMELEOPARD

16:31
8

THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE

1:21:59
9

THE MYSTERY OF MARIE ROGET.(*1) - A SEQUEL TO “THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE.”

1:59:58
10

THE BALLOON-HOAX

31:32

Description

This audio compilation gathers the most celebrated short fiction and poetry of a pivotal 19th‑century American writer. Listeners encounter eerie detective puzzles, gothic horror, and whimsical satire, all rendered in a voice that highlights the rhythmic cadence that made his verses famous. From the mournful chant of a lone raven to the clever codes of a buried treasure, each piece showcases his uncanny blend of logic and imagination.

Beyond the chills, the collection also reveals the author's reflective moments, where beauty and melancholy intertwine in poems about bells, palaces, and the sea. The selections illustrate his skill at turning ordinary settings into stages for psychological tension, inviting you to explore mysteries that still feel fresh today. Whether you are drawn to macabre suspense or lyrical wonder, these recordings offer a compact journey through a mind that continues to echo through literature.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (518K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

David Widger and Carlo Traverso

Release date

2000-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe

1809–1849

Best known for eerie tales, haunting poems, and a sharp critical voice, this pioneering American writer helped shape the modern short story and detective fiction. His work still draws readers in with its mix of beauty, suspense, and psychological intensity.

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