The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe
The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe
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The Black Cat

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrator: Vincent Caruso

Unabridged: 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/14/2024

Synopsis

In The Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully weaves a tale of psychological horror and guilt. The story follows a man’s descent into madness as he recounts his disturbing actions toward his once-beloved pet, a black cat, and the terrifying consequences that follow. As his grip on reality slips, the lines between the natural and supernatural blur, leading to a chilling conclusion that will haunt the listener long after the story ends.Narrated by Vincent Caruso, this audiobook delivers an intense and atmospheric performance that captures the dark and eerie tone of Poe’s classic work.Perfect for fans of gothic horror, psychological thrillers, and Poe’s haunting tales, The Black Cat is a timeless exploration of the human psyche and the terrifying depths of guilt and remorse.

About Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, short story writer, editor, and literary critic who is credited with inventing the detective fiction genre and with contributing to the emerging science fiction genre. He began his literary career with the anonymous publication of a collection of his poems entitled Tamerlane and Other Poems. He then turned to writing prose and spent the next several years working for literary journals and periodicals, becoming well known for his particular style of literary criticism. He served for a time on the staff of the New York Mirror, in which his poem "The Raven" was published. Poe's other well-known works include his stories "The Purloined Letter," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Mystery of Marie Roget."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Federico on December 18, 2024

Pet friendly. A happily married couple loves all animals and has had many pets throughout their marriage, the latest being an adopted lovely black cat, Pluto. But over the years the owner becomes increasingly volatile, and the cat has a temper of its own. As a lover of all things animals, and espec......more

Goodreads review by NickReads on March 01, 2020

Poe's short stories are so similar to each other. Sometimes I wonder why I like reading them so much. He was a genius.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 05, 2018

Here is another classic Poe tale of dissolution and madness. It's very similar to The Tell-Tale Heart, yet different in interesting ways. For one thing, this tale is told from a distant, calm, and indeed sane perspective. Unlike The Tell-Tale Heart, which begins with the narrator breathlessly trying......more

Goodreads review by s.penkevich on November 02, 2024

No no no, you PET the kitty not KILL the kitty. Guy had it coming, lets be real. Okay but seriously this story does slap, I love how there is a bit of a parallel with eye horror to The Tell-Tale Heart and how the tension increases along with his descent into the bottle. Been there. Just remember to g......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on February 22, 2016

This depicts a man who has completely lost himself to his illness. He was once happy. He was once sane. He had a loving wife and a warm home full of pets. But, his illness took over; it sent him into fits of blind rage in which he abused that which he professed to love; he neglected his animals and......more

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