The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume Five: The Raven Edition

Essays and Stories

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Jennifer Fournier, Bob Gonzalez

Narrated by Jennifer Fournier and Bob Gonzalez. Volume five of The Works of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). The Works of Edgar Allan Poe presents his complete literary output in five volumes.

This recording is of the 11 essays and stories contained in Volume Five and includes two examples of Poe’s activity as a literary critic. Poe’s dry wit is laced through many of these tales and will bring a wry smile to your lips even as you shiver at the consequences of “betting the devil your head”.

Contents:

• "Philosophy of Furniture"
• "A Tale of Jerusalem"
• "The Sphinx"
• "Hop-Frog"
• "The Man of the Crowd"
• "Never Bet the Devil Your Head"
• "Thou Art the Man"
• "Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling"
• "Bon Bon"
• "Some Words with a Mummy"
• "The Poetic Principle"
• "Old English Poetry"

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