The Edgar Allan Poe Audio Collection

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Vincent Price, Basil Rathbone

Universally acclaimed as the maestro of horror and the morbid, Edgar Allan Poe’s 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 Poe’s 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 Poe’s 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

Superior Poe!

There are many recordings of Poe's work -- ranging from the bland to the wildly overheated. This is the best, without paralell. Basil Rathbone and Vincent Price bring authority, wit and sensitivity to the tales and poems. These performers are not afraid to relish the juicy melodrama and they have the vocal equipment and training to make the language soar. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Oh, and by the way, the tales themselves are still scary, disturbing and haunting after all these years.

Good, but could’ve introduced each story or split into individual chapters.

Good listen. But, the stories and poems are not split into chapters which makes it difficult to locate a specific story. I had to search the internet for the list which is below. Otherwise, enjoyed the audiobook.

1. To Marie Louise (Shew)
2. Alone
3. The City In The Sea
4. Berenice
5. The Fall Of The House Of Usher
6. Ligeia
7. The Haunted Palace
8. The Pit And The Pendulum
9. The Masque Of The Red Death
10. The Tell Tale Heart
11. The Gold Bug
12. The Black Cat
13. The Raven
14. The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar
15. The Cask Of Amontillado
16. The Bells
17. Annabel Lee
18. Eldorado
19. The Imp Of The Perverse
20. Morella

9/10

Great stories, poems, and performances. However, the way this audiobook is organized leaves something wanting. Each "Chapter" may have 1, 2, or 3 stories within it, and often times a new story or poem starts without any kind of intro or transition. Otherwise, it's great.

Every Once in a While, You Need Classic

These recordings are awe-inspiring, really great performances. It's as if Poe was made for the stage, for the echo of the studio. I like to play this on Halloween and other dark occasions!

Poor sound quality

stories are great, but the performance is echoing and tinny at times. would recommend a different recording