Synopses & Reviews
Universally acclaimed as the maestro of horror and the morbid, Edgar Allan Poes dark gift has for more than a century and a half set the standard for the genre.
Now, Caedmon Audio presents a classic collection of Poes most terrifying tales performed by two of the most brilliant interpreters of his work, Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone. Between them, they perform 20 of Poes chilling stories and poems, creating an unforgettably intense listening experience. Includes:
The Gold Bug
The Imp of the Perverse
Ligeia Performed by Vincent Price
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Pit and the Pendulum
The Raven Performed by Basil Rathbone
About the Author
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) reigned unrivaled in his mastery of mystery. Born in Boston, he was orphaned at age three, expelled from West Point for gambling and became an alcoholic. In 1836 he secretly wed his thirteen-year-old cousin. The Raven, published in 1845, made Poe famous. He died in 1849 under what remain suspicious circumstances.