Is there anyone more associated with a raven than the writer Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre? His famous poem The Raven , published in 1845, presents us with a speaking bird and numerous mythological references. Edgar Allan Poe s poetry is known for its dark romanticism, gothic tones and anti-heroes. A selection of these classics is now brought to life for the listener s enjoyment by the versatile sounds of B.J. Harrison. A fair warning: not for the faint hearted or seekers of happy endings.Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic. He is considered a pioneer in the genres of detective fiction, the macabre and science fiction. His numerous short stories include the likes of The Purloined Letter , and The Raven is one of his best-known poems. Edgar Allan Poe s works have been captured throughout popular culture, including films, such as Histoires extraordinaires from 1968, based on Poe s stories and directed by Federico Fellini.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.
