Humorous Tales

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is celebrated as a master of the gothic tale of the macabre and the supernatural, but he also wrote a number of humorous and satirical tales seven of which are presented here.

¿The Angel of the Odd¿
¿The Business Man¿
¿The Devil in the Belfry¿
¿Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling¿
¿Loss of Breath¿
¿The Man That Was Used Up¿
¿The Sphinx¿

Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready