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The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
Enriched edition.By Edgar Allan Poe
Length39h 13m
About this audiobook
In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Complete Short Stories', readers are taken on a journey through the dark and macabre world that Poe is famous for. With tales of mystery, horror, and the supernatural, Poe's literary style is characterized by its intricate plots, psychological depth, and vivid imagery. The collection includes iconic stories such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart', 'The Fall of the House of Usher', and 'The Masque of the Red Death', showcasing Poe's mastery of the short story genre and his exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century American Romanticism, Poe's works continue to captivate readers with their timeless themes and enduring appeal. Edgar Allan Poe's experiences of loss, grief, and mental turmoil influenced his dark and introspective writing, making 'The Complete Short Stories' a reflection of his own inner demons and struggles. Recommended for those who appreciate gothic literature, psychological thrillers, and the art of storytelling, this collection is a must-read for fans of Poe and newcomers alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length39 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe
39Eleonora (1841)
2The Bargain Lost (1831)
40The Island of the Fay (1841)
3Loss of Breath (1831)
41The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841)
4A Dream (1831)
42Never Bet the Devil Your Head (1841)
5The Duc de L’Omelette (1831)
43Three Sundays in a Week (1841)
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6Metzengerstein (1831)
44The Black Cat (1842)
7A Tale of Jerusalem (1831)
45The Domain of Arnheim (1842)
8The Assignation (1833)
46The Masque of the Red Death (1842)
9Four Beasts in One (1833)
47The Oval Portrait (1842)
10Manuscript Found in a Bottle (1833)
48The Pit and the Pendulum (1842)
11Shadow: A Parable (1833)
49The Tell-Tale Heart (1842)
12Silence — A Fable (1833)
50Diddling Considered as One of the Exact Sciences (1843)
13Berenice (1835)
51The Gold-Bug (1843)
14Bon-Bon (1835)
52The Angel of the Odd (1844)
15King Pest (1835)
53The Balloon-Hoax (1844)
16Lionizing (1835)
54The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq. (1844)
17Morella (1835)
55Mesmeric Revelation (1844)
18The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaal (1835)
56The Oblong Box (1844)
19Mystification (1837)
57The Premature Burial (1844)
20Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling (1837)
58The Purloined Letter (1844)
21How to Write a Blackwood Article (1838)
59Some Words with a Mummy (1844)
22Ligeia (1838)
60The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether (1844)
23The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion (1839)
61A Tale of the Ragged Mountains (1844)
24The Devil in the Belfry (1839)
62The Spectacles (1844)
25The Fall of the House of Usher (1839)
63Thou Art the Man (1844)
26The Man That Was Used Up (1839)
64The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade (1844)
27William Wilson (1839)
65The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar (1845)
28Chapter I
66The Imp of the Perverse (1845)
29Chapter II
67The Power of Words (1845)
30Chapter III
68The Sphinx (1845)
31Chapter IV
69The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
32Chapter V
70Landor’s Cottage (1848)
33Chapter VI
71Mellonta Tauta (1848)
34The Business Man (1840)
72Hop-Frog (1849)
35Lionizing (1835)
73Von Kempelen and His Discovery (1849)
36The Man of the Crowd (1840)
74X-ing a Paragrab (1849)
37The Colloquy of Monos and Una (1841)
75The Mystery of Marie Roget (1842-1843)
38A Descent into the Maelström (1841)
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