Edgar Allan Poe
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Step into the dark and haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" with this captivating audiobook. Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of a merciless plague that ravages a kingdom, while the wealthy aristocrats seek refuge in a secluded castle. As the tension builds and the clock ticks, you'll be on the edge of your seat, unable to resist the allure of this gothic horror masterpiece.
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2) The Raven
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Introducing "The Raven," an audiobook that delves into the realm of horror and gothic literature, capturing the essence of Edgar Allan Poe's iconic poem. Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere as you listen to this haunting tale, expertly narrated to send chills down your spine.
"The Raven" is not just any audiobook; it is a masterpiece that brings Poe's words to life. Lose yourself in the haunting verses as you journey through the dark and mysterious...
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Introducing "The Tell-Tale Heart" audiobook - an enthralling masterpiece by the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of gothic horror as you listen to this spine-chilling tale brought to life through the power of audio.
With "The Tell-Tale Heart" audiobook, you'll experience the gripping narrative like never before. Expertly narrated, every word and pause will send shivers down your spine, enveloping you in the eerie...
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe with The Murders in the Rue Morgue audiobook. As you listen to this gothic horror masterpiece, you'll be captivated by the suspenseful narrative and transported to the dark streets of 19th-century Paris.
In this thrilling tale, Poe introduces us to the brilliant detective, C. Auguste Dupin, who is faced with a baffling mystery - a brutal double murder that seems impossible to...
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The story is a study of the psychology of guilt, often paired in analysis with Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart".[2] In both, a murderer carefully conceals his crime and believes himself unassailable, but eventually breaks down and reveals himself, impelled by a nagging reminder of his guilt. "The Black Cat", which also features questions of sanity versus insanity, is Poe's strongest warning against the dangers of alcoholism.
In the story, an unnamed narrator...
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Roderick and Madeline are twin siblings. They share a remarkably strong bond - with each other and with the home they live in. At the request of a friend, the narrator travels to the Usher estate. Roderyk's letters suggest that he is suffering from a mysterious ailment and needs support. Upon arrival, it becomes clear that his sister is also falling into unexplained states. Day by day, the unsettling atmosphere of the house affects the narrator more...
7) The Gold-Bug
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"The Gold-Bug" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe published in 1843. The plot follows William Legrand, who becomes fixated on an unusual gold-colored bug he has discovered. His servant Jupiter fears that Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand's friend, an unnamed narrator, who agrees to visit his old friend. Legrand pulls the other two into an adventure after deciphering a secret message that will lead to a buried treasure.
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El pozo y el péndulo es un cuento de Edgar Allan Poe que se publicó en 1842.
Es considerado uno de los relatos más famosos del Maestro Poe, y uno de los más espeluznantes dentro de la literatura de terror, pues transmite el abandono, la desorientación, el desconcierto y la desesperanza de una persona que sabe que va a morir.
El nombre del relato proviene de un pozo situado dentro de la celda en la que se encuentra el protagonista, dónde también...
9) Hop-Frog
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Edgar Allan Poe with the Hop-Frog audiobook. Transporting you to the depths of gothic horror, this mesmerizing audio experience will send shivers down your spine.
Narrated by a talented ensemble cast, the Hop-Frog audiobook brings Poe's chilling tale to life with vivid detail and haunting intensity. Each word is carefully crafted to draw you into the twisted narrative, where revenge and dark secrets intertwine.
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10) El gato negro
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El gato negro es uno de lo cuentos siniestros más conocidos de Edgar Allan Poe, así como uno de sus grandes relatos psicológicos. La combinación de ambos elementos, horror y psicología, parece conducir directamente a la expresión terror psicológico, que hoy sabemos inspirada en la singularidad artística de este autor y que podría definirse como aquella fórmula literaria que aspira a conjugar en una síntesis superior miedo, enajenación...
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2014
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It is virtually impossible to overstate Edgar Allan Poe's importance in the field of American literature. He is credited not only with inventing or significantly advancing the short story, detective fiction, and science fiction, but also with being one of the first Americans to pursue a career in writing as a vocation. This comprehensive volume is a career-spanning collection of Poe's stories and poems.
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This collection of Poe's best stories contains all the terrifying and bewildering tales that characterize his work. As well as the Gothic horror of such famous stories as 'The Pit and the Pendulum', 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Premature Burial' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart', all of Poe's Auguste Dupin stories are included.
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Arthur Gordon Pym de Nantucket narra se embarca clandestinamente en el barco ballenero Grampus, en un viaje a los Mares del Sur en 1827. El relato describe los detalles de un motín y las atroces carnicerías que sufrirán sus tripulantes. Su naufragio y los horribles sufrimientos por el hambre; su rescate por la goleta británica Jane Guy; el breve crucero de esta última por el océano Antártico, su captura y la matanza de la tripulación en un...
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El genial Edgar Allan Poe nos trae dos obras llenas de misterio y exponiendo hasta donde un ser humano puede hundirse en el odio irracional.
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Una de las últimas historias protagonizadas por el detective Auguste Dupin. Una carta sse ha perdido y puede perjudicar a su dueño, a quien iba dirigida, si cae en malas manos. El prefecto de la policía al no resolver el misterio decide pedir ayuda a Dupin, ya que se sabe quién la tiene pero...
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Una selección de cuentos del magistral Edgar Allan Poe: El extraño caso del señor Valdemar, El barril de Amontillado, La caída de la casa de Usher, Hop Frog, El gato negro y La Máscara de la muerte roja. Una colección que lo llevará a vivir el misterio y el terror como nunca antes. Excelentes narraciones y dramatizaciones, sumado a increíbles efectos sonoros, hacen de este audiolibro una obra maestra.
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"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a story inspired by true events that took place on Castle Island, a former military fort near Boston Harbor in the state of Massachusetts. When Poe was stationed there as a young cadet in the army, he discovered a peculiar tomb. After some investigation, he learned about a man who had been walled up alive. Forbidden by his commanding officer to ever repeat the details, Poe took the thread of the story,...
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The times of the Spanish Inquisition. A prisoner awaits the verdict of the cruel judges. His hopes for freedom - much like burning candles - rapidly diminish.
He is sentenced to death and confined in a chamber that resembles a tomb. The vision of impending death terrifies him, causing him to lose consciousness several times. The image of the Father of Time painted on the ceiling, along with the deadly pendulum and a mysterious well, does not help...
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Manuscrito hallado en una botella (MS. Found in a Bottle en inglés), también traducido como "Manuscrito encontrado en una botella", es un cuento de terror del escritor estadounidense Edgar Allan Poe publicado por primera vez en el periódico Baltimore Saturday Visiter el 19 de octubre de 1833. El autor recibió por él un premio literario dotado con 50 dólares.
Un joven desarraigado pero de esmerada educación se embarca en un buque de carga en...
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En "Los crímenes de la calle Morgue" (1841), Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) nos dejó lo que la crítica del S. XX calificaría como "el primer cuento moderno de detectives".
Y es que, sin duda, su influencia sobre otros autores del género es innegable, como resulta claramente de la comparación entre el espíritu observador y analítico del Auguste Dupin de "Los crímenes…" con el no menos inquisidor y obsesivo Sherlock Holmes de Conan Doyle…
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20) William Wilson
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'William Wilson' is an 1839 short story by Edgar Allan Poe, set in London. The author explores the theme of the evil twin, as a precursor to later tales like 'Markheim' by Robert Louis Stevenson and Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' The protagonist, whose real name isn't exactly William Wilson, denounces his past while denying full responsibility for his actions. It all started at school when a boy with that name and the same birthday appeared...