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 Some stories may reflect outdated perspectives, including racial stereotypes that are not acceptable by today's standards.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 Gelesen von Megan Argo
02 - Lionizing 14:53 Gelesen von Arnie Horton
03 - X-ing a Paragraph 17:31 Gelesen von Patti Cunningham
04 - Metzengerstein 22:56 Gelesen von Greengecko
05 - The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether 41:10 Gelesen von Alan Winterrowd
06 - How to Write a Blackwood Article 25:00 Gelesen von Libby Gohn
07 - A Predicament 23:10 Gelesen von Libby Gohn
08 - Mystification 23:11 Gelesen von Madam Fickle
09 - Diddling 29:30 Gelesen von Bill Mosley
10 - The Angel of the Odd 24:40 Gelesen von Joseph Finkberg
11 - Mellonta Tauta 36:07 Gelesen von drakaunus
12 - The Duc de l'Omelette 12:13 Gelesen von Chris Cartwright
13 - The Oblong Box 33:11 Gelesen von e.a.zokaites
14 - Loss of Breath 29:45 Gelesen von Lee Smalley
15 - The Man That Was Used Up 30:19 Gelesen von Wupperhippo
16 - The Business Man 23:20 Gelesen von Joseph Finkberg
17 - The Landscape Garden 27:13 Gelesen von tazzle
18 - Maelzel's Chess Player, part 1 36:24 Gelesen von Susan Morin
19 - Maelzel's Chess Player, part 2 35:36 Gelesen von Susan Morin
20 - The Power of Words 8:18 Gelesen von Megan Argo
21 - The Colloquy of Monos and Una 24:00 Gelesen von TriciaG
22 - The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion 12:31 Gelesen von Megan Argo
23 - Shadow - a Parable 8:15 Gelesen von Joe Becker

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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.