Explore the intimate world of Edgar Allan Poe, a literary giant whose haunting works were deeply influenced by his personal experiences and relationships. This podcast invites you to uncover the lesser-known aspects of Poe's life, focusing on his domesticity, friendships, and the emotional landscapes that shaped his writing. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the private anecdotes and reflections of those who shared his life, providing a rich backdrop to the genius of his poetry and prose. Through these unique explorations, listeners can gain insights into the man behind the myth, revealing how his home life intertwined with his artistry. This is not a single story but a collection of narratives that paint a fuller picture of Poe's existence, inviting you to discover a new book with every episode and deepen your appreciation for one of literature’s most enigmatic figures.
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Japanese Boy-Shigemi Shiukichi3 hr 40 min 47 sec
Summer Days in Shakespeare Land-Charles George Harper8 hr 7 min 57 sec
Catherine Booth-Mildred Duff3 hr 16 min 50 sec
Eleven Years a Drunkard, or The Life of Thomas Doner-Thomas Doner1 hr 29 min 2 sec
Palmetto Leaves-Harriet Beecher Stowe5 hr 18 min 32 sec
Johann Sebastian Bach-Herbert Francis Peyser1 hr 19 min 31 sec
Jesse James, My Father-Jesse James, Jr4 hr 40 min 3 sec
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (version 2)-Frederick Douglass4 hr 3 min 35 sec
Autobiography of Jesse H. Pomeroy-Jesse Pomeroy3 hr 35 min 7 sec
Recollections of Oscar Wilde-Franz Blei, André Gide, Ernest La Jeunesse1 hr 17 min 53 sec
In Flanders Fields and Other Poems-Andrew MacPhail, John McCrae3 hr 43 min 1 sec
Heroines of Service-Mary Rosetta Parkman5 hr 18 min 14 sec
Life and Adventures of Nat Love-Nat Love4 hr 23 min 34 sec
Robert Schumann, Tone Poet Prophet And Critic-Herbert Francis Peyser1 hr 31 min 52 sec
Eighty Years Ashore and Afloat, or The Thrilling Adventures of Uncle Jethro-E. C. Cornell7 hr 47 min 28 sec
My Larger Education-Booker T. Washington7 hr 21 min 1 sec
Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great-Elbert Hubbard8 hr 4 min 44 sec
Pierre Curie-Marie Curie5 hr 10 min 52 sec
32 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss11 min 1 sec
31 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 13 sec
30 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss12 min 6 sec
29 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss12 min 5 sec
28 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss12 min 31 sec
27 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss5 min 29 sec
26 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss13 min 30 sec
25 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss19 min 37 sec
24 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss7 min 39 sec
23 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss3 min 37 sec
22 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 33 sec
21 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss13 min 24 sec
20 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss10 min 13 sec
19 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss15 min 21 sec
18 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss7 min 32 sec
17 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 36 sec
16 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss4 min 54 sec
15 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss2 min 14 sec
14 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss7 min 38 sec
13 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 54 sec
12 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss4 min 46 sec
11 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss7 min 13 sec
10 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss4 min 1 sec
09 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss4 min 31 sec
08 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss6 min 10 sec
07 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 39 sec
06 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss3 min 14 sec
05 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss6 min 28 sec
04 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss20 min 4 sec
03 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 6 sec
02 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss4 min 59 sec
01 - Home Life of Poe by Susan Archer Weiss9 min 45 sec
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