Edgar Allen Poe: Greatest Works

Exploring the dark corridors of the mind. The whisper of the unknown. The relentless grip of fear. Few writers have captured the depths of human emotion—terror, sorrow, and madness—like Edgar Allan Poe. A master of horror, mystery, and psychological torment, Poe’s influence stretches far beyond the pages of his stories and poems, shaping the very fabric of modern literature.

From the eerie tolling of The Tell-Tale Heart to the doomed descent of The Fall of the House of Usher, his tales explore the fragile boundary between sanity and madness. His poetry, too, is a haunting symphony of loss and longing, with The Raven standing as one of the most chilling and unforgettable verses ever penned. Poe’s works are not just stories but experiences—immersing us in shadowy worlds where the unknown lurks just beyond the candlelight.

But like many of his tales, Poe’s life was filled with mystery and tragedy. In 1849, at the age of 40, he was found delirious and near death on the streets of Baltimore, his final days shrouded in a fog of unanswered questions. What led to his sudden collapse? Was it alcohol, illness, or something more sinister? His death remains one of literature’s greatest mysteries, an enigma as puzzling as the dark tales he told.

This audiobook brings together his greatest works—tales of horror, mystery, love, and death—each woven with his signature sense of the macabre. Through his mastery of language and unparalleled ability to tap into the human psyche, Poe invites us to confront our deepest fears and darkest imaginings.

Narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano, this collection is more than a tribute to one of literature’s most celebrated minds.

Turn down the lights. Listen closely. And prepare to be haunted.

© 2025 Icon Audio Arts (Luisterboek): 9781834070582

Publicatiedatum

Luisterboek: 24 februari 2025