The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Enriched edition. The Raven, Annabel Lee, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-tale Heart, Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Philosophy of Composition…By Edgar Allan Poe
Length108h 28m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe encapsulates the entirety of Poe's oeuvre, highlighting his mastery in the realms of poetry, short stories, and critical essays. This collection serves as a foundational text in American literature, showcasing Poe's unique contributions to the Gothic genre and the development of the short story form. With his signature blend of dark romanticism and psychological intensity, Poe's works explore themes of death, madness, and the uncanny, all while employing a richly layered narrative style that combines lyrical prose with meticulous structural precision. Through tales such as "The Tell-Tale Heart" and poems like "The Raven," readers encounter a landscape of human emotion that is both haunting and profound. Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was a pioneer of the American literary canon, often credited with establishing the detective fiction genre and introducing elements of horror and Gothic fiction into mainstream literature. His turbulent life, marked by personal tragedy and a constant struggle with addiction, deeply influenced his writing style and thematic preoccupations. Poe's background in literary criticism and his experiences with themes of isolation and despair resonate throughout his works, giving readers a glimpse into his complex psyche. This complete collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the foundations of modern literature. Poe's profound insights into the human condition and his innovative narrative techniques make this work essential for both scholars and casual readers alike. Engaging with Poe's complete works invites an exploration of the darkness within us all, providing both entertainment and profound reflection.
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
GenreHorror
Length108 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
68The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.
2Introduction
69Mellonta Tauta
3Author Biography
70Von Kempelen and His Discovery
4Historical Context
71X-ing a Paragrab
5Synopsis (Selection)
72The Power of Words
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6Short Stories
73The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion
7The Murders in the Rue Morgue
74The Colloquy of Monos and Una
8The Mystery of Marie Rogêt
75Shadow
9The Purloined Letter
76Silence
10The Gold-Bug
77Novels
11Thou Art the Man
78The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (pt. 1)
12The Man of the Crowd
79The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (pt. 2)
13The Tell-Tale Heart
80The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (pt. 3)
14The Fall of the House of Usher
81The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket (pt. 4)
15The Cask of Amontillado
82The Journal of Julius Rodman (pt. 1)
16The Black Cat
83The Journal of Julius Rodman (pt. 2)
17The Masque of the Red Death
84Poetical Works
18The Pit and the Pendulum
85The Raven
19Ligeia
86Poems of Later Life
20The Oval Portrait (Life in Death)
87Poems of Manhood
21A Tale of the Ragged Mountains
88Scenes from Politian
22Eleonora
89Poems of Youth
23A Dream
90Doubtful Poems
24Metzengerstein
91Other Poems
25The Assignation
92Play
26Berenice
93Politian
27Morella
94Essays
28The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall
95The Philosophy of Composition
29William Wilson
96The Rationale of Verse
30The Imp of the Perverse
97The Poetic Principle
31Hop-Frog (Eight Chained Ourang-Outangs)
98Old English Poetry
32The Light-House
99Essays of Criticism (pt. 1)
33Ms. Found in a Bottle
100Essays of Criticism (pt. 2)
34A Descent into the Maelstrom
101Essays of Criticism (pt. 3)
35The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
102Essays on American Literature
36The Balloon-Hoax
103A Few Words on Secret Writing
37Mesmeric Revelation
104Maelzel's Chess Player
38The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade
105Eureka: A Prose Poem (pt. 1)
39Some Words with a Mummy
106Eureka: A Prose Poem (pt. 2)
40Mystification
107Other Essays (pt. 1)
41The Premature Burial
108Other Essays (pt. 2)
42The Oblong Box
109Other Works
43The Spectacles
110The Literati of New York (pt. 1)
44The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether
111The Literati of New York (pt. 2)
45The Sphinx
112Autography
46The Island of the Fay
113A Chapter on Autography
47The Landscape Garden
114A Chapter on Science and Art
48Morning on the Wissahiccon
115Fifty Suggestions
49The Domain of Arnheim
116Pinakidia
50Landor’s Cottage
117Omniana
51The Duc de l'Omelette
118Doings of Gotham
52A Tale of Jerusalem
119Letters (pt. 1)
53Loss of Breath (A Decided Loss)
120Letters (pt. 2)
54Bon-Bon (The Bargain Lost)
121Letters (pt. 3)
55Lionizing
122Letters (pt. 4)
56King Pest
123Letters (pt. 5)
57Four Beasts in One (The Homo-Cameleopard)
124Memorandum(Autobiographical Essay)
58How to Write a Blackwood Article
125Biography
59A Predicament (The Scythe of Time)
126The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard (pt. 1)
60The Devil in the Belfry
127The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard (pt. 2)
61The Man That Was Used Up
128The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard (pt. 3)
62The Business Man (Peter Pendulum)
129The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard (pt. 4)
63Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling
130The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard (pt. 5)
64Never Bet the Devil Your Head
131Analysis
65Three Sundays in a Week (A Succession of Sundays)
132Reflection
66Diddling (Raising the Wind)
133Memorable Quotes
67The Angel of the Odd
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