The Masque of the Red Death

In The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe presents a chilling tale of inevitable fate and the inescapable grip of death. The story unfolds during a deadly plague known as the Red Death, which devastates the land. Prince Prospero, seeking to avoid the gruesome fate of his people, retreats to an opulent, secluded abbey with a thousand of his wealthiest friends. There, they indulge in lavish revelry, believing themselves safe from the horrors outside. However, the arrival of a mysterious masked figure during their masquerade ball brings with it a horrifying realization: no one can escape death.

With its vivid imagery, haunting atmosphere, and exploration of themes like mortality and the futility of human attempts to avoid fate, The Masque of the Red Death remains one of Poe's most powerful and enduring works. This gripping narrative is brought to life in a captivating performance by Marcus Aurelius Green, immersing listeners in Poe's dark and timeless vision.

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The Masque of the Red Death

In The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe presents a chilling tale of inevitable fate and the inescapable grip of death. The story unfolds during a deadly plague known as the Red Death, which devastates the land. Prince Prospero, seeking to avoid the gruesome fate of his people, retreats to an opulent, secluded abbey with a thousand of his wealthiest friends. There, they indulge in lavish revelry, believing themselves safe from the horrors outside. However, the arrival of a mysterious masked figure during their masquerade ball brings with it a horrifying realization: no one can escape death.

With its vivid imagery, haunting atmosphere, and exploration of themes like mortality and the futility of human attempts to avoid fate, The Masque of the Red Death remains one of Poe's most powerful and enduring works. This gripping narrative is brought to life in a captivating performance by Marcus Aurelius Green, immersing listeners in Poe's dark and timeless vision.

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The Masque of the Red Death

The Masque of the Red Death

by Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by Marcus Aurelius Green

Unabridged — 18 minutes

The Masque of the Red Death

The Masque of the Red Death

by Edgar Allan Poe

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Harrowing tales from a forefather of horror, this collection brings some of Poe’s best-known works together in one beautiful edition.

In The Masque of the Red Death, Edgar Allan Poe presents a chilling tale of inevitable fate and the inescapable grip of death. The story unfolds during a deadly plague known as the Red Death, which devastates the land. Prince Prospero, seeking to avoid the gruesome fate of his people, retreats to an opulent, secluded abbey with a thousand of his wealthiest friends. There, they indulge in lavish revelry, believing themselves safe from the horrors outside. However, the arrival of a mysterious masked figure during their masquerade ball brings with it a horrifying realization: no one can escape death.

With its vivid imagery, haunting atmosphere, and exploration of themes like mortality and the futility of human attempts to avoid fate, The Masque of the Red Death remains one of Poe's most powerful and enduring works. This gripping narrative is brought to life in a captivating performance by Marcus Aurelius Green, immersing listeners in Poe's dark and timeless vision.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940191313221
Publisher: Marcus Aurelius Green
Publication date: 09/04/2024
Edition description: Unabridged
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