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  • Title: Edgar Allan Poe Poems
  • Author: Edgar Allan Poe
  • Narrator: Shurtagal
  • Length: 01:21:33
  • Version: Abridged
  • Release Date: 01/01/2017
  • Publisher: LibriVox
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature, Poetry
  • ISBN13: SABLIB9788470

Dear fellow book lovers,

I recently spent some evenings with Poe’s poetry in audio form, and what a haunting experience it was! There’s something about hearing these gothic masterpieces read aloud that brings them to life in ways the printed page simply can’t match.

The narrator’s deep, resonant voice perfectly captures Poe’s brooding atmosphere. When reciting “The Raven,” the way they deliver that famous “nevermore” sent actual shivers down my spine. The pacing is deliberate and measured, giving proper weight to Poe’s meticulous rhythms and rhyme schemes.

What struck me most was how the audio format highlights the musicality in Poe’s work. “Annabel Lee” flows with such a haunting cadence when spoken aloud, and “The Bells” truly comes alive through the narrator’s ability to modulate their voice to match the changing tones of the different bells Poe describes.

The production quality is excellent – clear audio without distracting background noise, and thoughtful pauses between poems that give you time to absorb each piece before moving to the next.

At around 2 hours total, it’s the perfect length for an evening’s listening or a commute. I found myself replaying certain poems just to experience that delicious melancholy again.

If you’ve only read Poe on the page before, I highly recommend experiencing his work in audio form. It’s especially perfect for autumn evenings or stormy nights when you want to embrace that gothic atmosphere. Even if you’re familiar with his most famous works, hearing them performed adds an entirely new dimension to appreciate.

Prof. Emily Chen