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An Audio Book collection of Edgar Allan Poe Stories – 2 hours, 15 minutes –Read by Kennedy Center Award Winning actor Dennis Edward Delaney

 

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The Tell-Tale Heart – 15:08

“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of the narrator’s sanity while simultaneously describing a murder the narrator committed.

The Black Cat – 29:45

“The Black Cat” is a short story by the American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. In the story, an unnamed narrator has a strong affection for pets until he perversely turns to abusing them.

The Haunted Palace – 2:23

“The Haunted Palace” is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The 48-line poem was first released in the April 1839 issue of Nathan Brooks’ American Museum magazine. It was eventually incorporated into “The Fall of the House of Usher” as a song written by Roderick Usher. The plot follows the narrative of a once-glorious palace, representing a human mind, that gradually descends into decay and ruin, signifying the onset of madness or deep sorrow, with the palace’s beauty and harmony being overtaken by dark, evil forces, ultimately leaving it a desolate and haunted shell.

The Conqueror Worm – 2:16

“The Conqueror Worm” is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe about human mortality and the inevitability of death. It was first published separately in Graham’s Magazine in 1843, but quickly became associated with Poe’s short story “Ligeia” after Poe added the poem to a revised publication of the story in 1845. The plot essentially revolves around a macabre play watched by a group of angels, where the play depicts human life as a chaotic and meaningless performance, culminating in the arrival of a “Conqueror Worm” (representing death) which consumes the actors, signifying the inevitability of mortality and the tragic nature of human existence; the angels, as observers, can only watch in horror as the play unfolds, confirming the play’s title as “Man” and the Worm as the ultimate victor.

The City by the Sea – 2:58

“The City in the Sea” is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The final version was published in 1845, but an earlier version was published as “The Doomed City” in 1831 and, later, as “The City of Sin”. The poem tells the story of a city ruled by a personification of Death using common elements from Gothic fiction.

Annabel Lee – 2:19

“Annabel Lee” is the last complete poem composed by American author Edgar Allan Poe. Like many of Poe’s poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. The narrator, who fell in love with Annabel Lee when they were young, has a love for her so strong that even angels are envious.

A Descent into the Maelstrom – 46:50

“A Descent into the Maelström” is an 1841 short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. In the tale, a man recounts how he survived a shipwreck and a whirlpool. It has been grouped with Poe’s tales of ratiocination and also labeled an early form of science fiction.

The Masque of the Red Death – 19:19

“The Masque of the Red Death” is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero’s attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey.

Eldorado – 00:57

“Eldorado” is a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in April 1849 about a knight, which represents Poe, and his quest to find Eldorado, a fabled South American city of gold.

The Raven – 9:45

“The Raven” is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a visit by a mysterious raven that repeatedly speaks a single word.