
Spanning five carefully organized volumes, this collection gathers the full range of a master’s imagination—from the iconic, echo‑laden verses that have haunted readers for generations to the macabre short stories that still send shivers down the spine. Listeners will encounter celebrated tales such as the feverish pursuit of hidden treasure in “The Gold‑Bug,” the chilling confession of a murderer in “The Tell‑Tale Heart,” and the nightmarish masquerade of “The Masque of the Red Death,” alongside many lesser‑known gems that reveal the breadth of the author’s craft.
Beyond fiction, the anthology includes a succinct biography, personal letters, and insightful notes that illuminate a turbulent life marked by poverty, brilliance, and relentless creative drive. The poems, including the mournful “The Raven” and the wistful “Annabel Lee,” showcase a lyrical cadence that still resonates today. Together, these works offer a rich, immersive experience for anyone eager to explore the haunting beauty and psychological depth of a literary legend.
Full title
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition Table Of Contents And Index Of The Five Volumes
Language
en
Duration
~44 hours (2560K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-05-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1809–1849
A master of mystery and the macabre, he helped shape the modern detective story while giving classic Gothic fiction some of its darkest, most unforgettable images. His poems and tales, including "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," still feel vivid, eerie, and surprisingly modern.
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