Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe, born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a master of macabre storytelling and a pioneer of the detective fiction genre. His tumultuous life, marked by personal loss and financial struggles, greatly influenced his writing style and themes. Poe's works often delve into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of love, death, and the supernatural through hauntingly beautiful prose. He is perhaps best known for his poems like "The Raven" and short stories such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," which continue to captivate readers with their emotional depth and psychological complexity.

As you explore Poe's collection in this app, you'll find a rich tapestry of literature that invites contemplation and reflection. His unique ability to intertwine horror and beauty in his narratives creates an engaging experience for those who dare to delve into his world. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, Poe's timeless works are sure to leave a lasting impression. Enjoy the journey through his fascinating mind!

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Read by Reynard T. Fox 4.4
The Murders in the Rue Morgue introduces readers to C. Auguste Dupin, a master detective whose keen intellect and analytical skills set him …

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe

Read by Derek Banner 4.7
Experience the chilling tale of madness and guilt in Edgar Allen Poe's classic story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." This gripping narrati…

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Read by Derek Banner 4.8
Experience the haunting beauty of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem, "The Raven," brought to life by the talented narration of Derek …

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket is Edgar Allan Poe’s only complete novel, published in 1838.The work relates the tale of the…

Six Creepy Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.4
Edgar Allan Poe has the ability to manipulate language so well that he could engage my imagination and get me terrified even though little w…

Fantasy, Faeries and Ghosts

Read by Sandra Cullum 4.2
In this collection three of the original titans in the field of fantasy literature (Edgar Allan Poe, George MacDonald, Joseph Sheridan Le Fa…

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 2

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Explore the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe in this carefully curated collection of his most celebrated tales. The Raven Edition brings to…

The Murders in the Rue Morgue (version 2)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.2
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been recognized as th…

Eureka: A Prose Poem

Read by Scotty Smith 4.9
Eureka is Poe's attempt at explaining the universe, using his general proposition "Because Nothing was, therefore All Things are".…

The Raven and The Philosophy Of Composition

Read by David Wales 4.5
Poe’s famous narrative poem and the author’s reflections on its composition. (David Wales)

Escape 47 10 22 The Fall Of The House Of Usher

4.3
The Edgar Allan Poe tale of the last male heir to the House of Usher who seeks assistance from a childhood friend because he fears his own i…

Edgar Allan Poe OTR - Price, Karloff and Lorre

3.9
This set includes 20 different productions based upon the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Eleven radio shows are represented with Vincent Price, B…

Miscellaneous Poe: Poems and Short Stories

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Come and hear some of the wonderful, magical, fantastic and macabre works of the inestimable Edgar Allan Poe. This collection contains the w…

The Raven and Other Poems

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.6
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—While I nodded,…

The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe

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In placing before the public this collection of Edgar Poe's poetical works, it is requisite to point out in what respects it differs from, a…

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 1

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Explore the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe in this first volume of the Raven Edition, which gathers eight of his most notable short stori…

The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 3

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This, the third of 5 volumes containing Poe's works, contains 6 of his short stories as well as Poe's only complete novel, The Narrative of …

Suspense 47 11 28 The Pit And The Pendulum

4.5
A classic tale about the grisly atrocities of the Spanish Inquisition.

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 intriguin…

The Tell-Tale Heart

Read by Derek Banner 4
The Tell-Tale Heart is a masterpiece of Gothic horror by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. It follows an unnamed narrator who insist…

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