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En una fría medianoche, el narrador, angustiado por la pérdida de su amada Leonora, recibe la inesperada visita de un misterioso cuervo. El ave, con su único y ominoso "Nunca más", se convierte en un símbolo del tormento incesante del narrador y de su lucha por encontrar significado en su sufrimiento. La obra maestra de Poe combina elementos góticos y un ritmo hipnótico para crear una atmósfera de desesperación y locura, invitando al lector a un viaje inolvidable por los oscuros recovecos del dolor humano y la obsesión.

The human mind is a dark, bottomless pit, and sometimes it works in strange and frightening ways. That sound in the night...is it a door banging in the wind, or a murdered man knocking inside his coffin? The face in the mirror...is it yours, or the face of someone standing behind you, who is never there when you turn round?

"Un soir, comme j'étais appuyé sur le bastingage de la dunette, j'observai un très singulier nuage, isolé, vers le nord-ouest. Il était remarquable autant par sa couleur que parce qu'il était le premier que nous eussions vu depuis notre départ de Batavia. Je le surveillai attentivement jusqu'au coucher du soleil ; alors, il se répandit tout d'un coup de l'est à l'ouest, cernant l'horizon d'une ceinture précise de vapeur, et apparaissant comme une longue ligne de côte très basse."

When the prefect of police comes to Dupin seeking help he explains how a letter has been stolen that could cause considerable discomfort to a certain powerful person. Strangely, they know who stole the letter, but arresting the culprit is not the issue; recovering this precious letter is the goal.

A breathtaking collection of 80 classic short stories inspired by different locations, people and customs across the globe...

A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.

Macabre Mansion Presents... The Fall of the House of Usheris an audio drama adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story. This adaptation stays true to Poe's original vision with only minor changes in dialogue. Driven to the edge of insanity, Roderick Usher believes unknown forces torture his every moment. In a final attempt at finding a moment's peace, he begs his childhood friend to come to his aid.

During a visit to her dying friend, a woman discovers to her horror that his family and his home are one. SonicMovies are premium audios with strong vocal performances enhanced by music and sound effects to such an extent they sound like movies, hence, SonicMovies.

The chilling classic that inspired the new Netflix horror drama, "The Fall of the House of Usher". Venture, if you dare, into the House of Usher... The narrator visits his friend, Roderick Usher in his decaying mansion, only to witness the harrowing unravellings of Usher's mind and the dark family secrets lurking beneath the crumbling ancestral home. A classic tale of gothic horror that has haunted readers for generations.

Edgar Allan Poe has a remarkable talent for weaving words that ignite the imagination and evoke terror, often with minimal horrific actions depicted on the page. His masterful language creates an atmosphere that stirs the darkest corners of our minds. In this recording, Ive selected a few of his most haunting tales that have left a lasting impression on me The Telltale Heart, The Masque of the Red Death, The Black Cat, The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, and Berenice. I hope you find as much enjoyment in listening to these stories as I did in bringing them to life. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

Sometimes we want to be a little scared when we hear a story. Our nerves to tingle, the hair on our necks to gradually stand up. We can suspend our own reality for a while as authors lay out their wares of anxiety, worry, tension, and then increase the levels one by one until we are gripped by forces that make us afraid. It’s a real feeling. In this volume story after story assault our senses with mere words, with thoughts and descriptions that twist and deceive, with outcomes that we dread and shudder at the thought of.

The Tell-Tale Heart is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It follows an unnamed narrator who insists on his sanity after murdering an old man with a "vulture eye". The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by cutting it into pieces and hiding it under the floorboards. Ultimately the narrator's guilt manifests itself in the hallucination that the man's heart is still beating under the floorboards. The story was first published in James Russell Lowell's The Pioneer in January 1843.

In one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most brilliant detective tales, C. Auguste Dupin faces a crime that is as much about intellect as it is about cunning. When a highly sensitive letter is stolen from the royal apartments by a shrewd and unscrupulous minister, the police search tirelessly—yet fail to find it. Called upon for help, Dupin applies his unparalleled powers of observation and deduction, proving that the best hiding place may be in plain sight.

Dive into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe with this captivating collection of 12 spine-chilling stories. Experience the haunting atmospheres of classics like The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Masque of the Red Death, alongside six other unnerving tales that promise to send shivers down your spine. Turn off the lights, get cozy, and let the talented readers of LibriVox bring these stories to life in a way thats sure to enchant and terrify you. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

Step into the shadows of the human soul with this haunting collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s most unforgettable tales of madness, obsession, and the supernatural, read in a modern, easy-to-listen-to style by Jen Ponton (30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). From the creeping guilt of The Tell-Tale Heart to the grotesque horror of Berenice, each story pulses with dread, decay, and the desperate need to be heard.

Dive into the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with this first volume of a five-part series. Inside, youll discover eight of his captivating short stories, along with insightful reflections, critiques, and heartfelt eulogies penned by others who have been inspired by his timeless work.

Edgar Allan Poe, renowned for his chilling short horror stories, ventured beyond the macabre into the realm of satire. In How To Write a Blackwood Article and its companion piece A Predicament, Poe cleverly critiques the conventions of horror narratives often found in the pages of Blackwood‚s Magazine. These works humorously highlight the absurdities of the formulaic approach to storytelling, especially when misapplied by a female author‚an idea that was truly shocking for Poes time! Join us as we explore these lesser-known but equally captivating facets of Poe‚s literary genius.

On January 19, 2009, we celebrated the 200th birthday of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. This carefully curated volume two features some of Poes most cherished tales, each ranging from 15 to 30 minutes‚perfect for a captivating listening experience. By starting here, we can explore the best of his work while leaving room for future volumes, ensuring a diverse selection without redundancy. Join us as we delve into the hauntingly beautiful world of Poe, brought to life by M.L. Cohen.

Dive into the third volume of our five-part collection showcasing the remarkable works of Edgar Allan Poe. This edition features six captivating short stories along with Poes sole complete novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. Join Arthur Gordon Pym as he stows away on a whaling ship, encountering shipwrecks, mutiny, and a host of thrilling adventures that embody Poes signature style. (Introduction by TriciaG)

Todas as principais obras de Poe do gênero moderno por excelência que ele ajudaria a criar - o terror psicológico ou metafísico - reunidas pela primeira vez em só livro, em tradução direta do inglês. O livro conta com os textos: O gato preto, O barril de Amontillado, O baile da morte vermelha, O retrato oval, O demônio da obstinação, Descida ao Maelström e A queda da casa de Usher.