Edgar Allan Poe Audiobook by Alex Omberg

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Edgar Allan Poe didn't just write horror; he engineered it. As the first American to attempt living solely by his pen, he transformed the short story from a casual amusement into a mathematical weapon of emotional impact. This audiobook deconstructs the logic behind the madness. In this deep dive into the macabre, you will analyze: The Unity of Effect: How he designed every word to deliver a singular, crushing blow. Inventing Detection: The birth of C. Auguste Dupin and the "locked room" mystery in The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Psychological Horror: The unreliable narrators and the "imp of the perverse" in The Tell-Tale Heart. Poetry as Math: Deconstructing the calculated rhythm and refrain of The Raven. Cosmic Collapse: His final obsession with the annihilation of the self in Eureka. Discover the mind that captivated Baudelaire and birthed the modern genres of mystery and science fiction. Scroll up and Click Play to solve the mystery.

Psychological

Mystery

Detective

Thriller

Crime

Poetic

Grief

Futuristic

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Rating★★★★ (4.5) (2)

GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics

Length44 mins

Publish dateDec 29, 2025

LanguageEnglish

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Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all audiobooks by Alex Omberg

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