The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 4


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Explore the haunting and imaginative world of Edgar Allan Poe in this fourth volume of the Raven Edition, featuring 22 of his most intriguing short stories. Known for his mastery of the macabre, Poe delves into themes of death, madness, and the supernatural, inviting listeners to confront the darker aspects of the human experience.

This collection showcases Poe's unique ability to blend psychological depth with gothic elements, creating narratives that linger long after the final word. From eerie tales of lost love to chilling encounters with the unknown, each story offers a glimpse into the complexities of the human psyche.

As you journey through these works, be mindful of the historical context in which they were written. Some stories may reflect outdated perspectives, including racial stereotypes that are not acceptable by today's standards. This volume serves as both a testament to Poe's literary genius and a reminder of the evolving nature of societal values.

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01 - The Devil in the Belfry 17:42 Lu par Megan Argo
02 - Lionizing 14:53 Lu par Arnie Horton
03 - X-ing a Paragraph 17:31 Lu par Patti Cunningham
04 - Metzengerstein 22:56 Lu par Greengecko
05 - The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether 41:10 Lu par Alan Winterrowd
06 - How to Write a Blackwood Article 25:00 Lu par Libby Gohn
07 - A Predicament 23:10 Lu par Libby Gohn
08 - Mystification 23:11 Lu par Madam Fickle
09 - Diddling 29:30 Lu par Bill Mosley
10 - The Angel of the Odd 24:40 Lu par Joseph Finkberg
11 - Mellonta Tauta 36:07 Lu par drakaunus
12 - The Duc de l'Omelette 12:13 Lu par Chris Cartwright
13 - The Oblong Box 33:11 Lu par e.a.zokaites
14 - Loss of Breath 29:45 Lu par Lee Smalley
15 - The Man That Was Used Up 30:19 Lu par Wupperhippo
16 - The Business Man 23:20 Lu par Joseph Finkberg
17 - The Landscape Garden 27:13 Lu par tazzle
18 - Maelzel's Chess Player, part 1 36:24 Lu par Susan Morin
19 - Maelzel's Chess Player, part 2 35:36 Lu par Susan Morin
20 - The Power of Words 8:18 Lu par Megan Argo
21 - The Colloquy of Monos and Una 24:00 Lu par TriciaG
22 - The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion 12:31 Lu par Megan Argo
23 - Shadow - a Parable 8:15 Lu par Joe Becker

Critiques

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I downloaded the entire 5 volume collection, only to discover that volumes 3-5 have no track titles (they don't show the name of the story/poem--they just say track 1, track 2, etc.), which means that you have no way to intelligently skip ahead to a specific poem or story. For a regular audio book this wouldn't matter so much, but in a collection like this, it makes the audio book almost unusable.