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The Edgar Allan Poe Audio Collection

By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Vincent Price, Basil Rathbone
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Publisher's summary

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. Here, 20 of Poe's most chilling stories and poems are performed by two of his most brilliant interpreters: Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone. Included are The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Cask of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, Bells, The Gold Bug, and many more!
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2000 Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award: Archival Reissue

"Superb renderings...[Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone] know this material well...and know how to make it chill the listener. It's a romp for them and a delight for us." (AudioFile)

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This was well done! My only issue? NO TITLES. It goes from one poem to the next, one story to another, and not once do you know which poem/story you are listening to. Truly a shame.

What about Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone ’s performance did you like?

These performers are amazing. They bring Poe to life. Each story and poem breathed and rose in these lively performances. Bravo!

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I had great expectations

I have never read much of Poe's work. I have heard from many how wonderful it is. I can say I am not a fan but I'm glad I discovered this. I don't feel like I'm missing out anymore.

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Accent

The reader sense of the concept expressed within the subversive literature well done and 5star in replayable content as well

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Poe and Price--the Perfect Couple

This is a case of perfect reader meeting a perfect text. If you like Poe, even if you have different recordings of his work, get this one! You'll appreciate the chilling and macabre TONE that the readers add to Poe's already creepy stories. My favorite: Imp of the Perverse.

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Fabulous

Poe is an incredible poet, a creative author and morbidly obsessed with death and the dying. I was horrified the first time I ever heard these stories and poems, but as I listen to them now, I can so better appreciate the beauty of their architecture, and the melodious sound of the prose. Don’t take that to mean they are happy little melodies, because Poe did not do happy.

I listened to these things read by Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone, both of whom are masters of the genre. Wow, it was an amazing experience. No one puts words together quite like Poe, and the readers brought every bit of drama out of the written word.

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What could be better.

Every Halloween while I’m giving out candy, I listen to this. Vincent Price and Basil Rathbone are wonderful as the narrators for Poe’s stories. If you enjoy reading his stories/poems then you should Give it a try!!

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Great narration. Atrocious formatting.

Price and Rathbone are perfect narrators for Poe. Format is terrible. No story or chapter titles. Some abridged sections. Much thanks to Tom for his review. He gives a much appreciated table of contents.

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Greatest audio ever

This is one of the best audio collections including the voice of Vincent price who starts in movie based on poe's writings

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great!

absolutely amazing price and poe are great 2gether! gave me chills the whole way through!!!

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Poe's best-known poems and tales, nicely performed

Though I admire Vincent Price, I was pleased that Basil Rathbone performs most of the works in this audiobook-- he was a magician! Well worth a listen, whether you are familiar with Poe or not.

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