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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains the topic of DEATH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE and SUICIDE.

An all too mysterious topic that every fan of Edgar Allan Poe has pondered, with much too many possible answers for most to contemplate, the strange death of the Master of Horror has been a subject of 19th century research since it first occurred. Today, not only will we discuss all the gritty details that lead to Poe’s sudden cryptic death, but we will also attempt to do the one thing never done before: solve it.

Research resources for this episode:

• Edgar Allan Poe: A Life by Richard Kopley
• Edgar Allan Poe Daguerrotypes
• Midnight Dreary: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - by John Evangelist Walsh
• Documentary - Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
• Poe’s Middle Name
• How Tuberculosis Shaped Victorian Fashion
• Tuberculosis and the Fatal Beauty of Romanticism
• Edgar Allan Poe: 1848
• Edgar’s Laudanum Overdose
• The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
• Rooted in History: 175 Years Later, Mystery Still Shrouds Poe’s Death
• Breaking Down the Unsolved Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death
• The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death
• Poe as a Literary Critic
• Other Obituaries of Edgar Allan Poe

This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales.

Music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

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TRIGGER WARNINGS: Talk of DEATH of a loved one and REINCARNATION

Today we examine a usually overlooked masterpiece by Edgar Allan Poe, a Victorian Gothic ghost story that explores the depths of love and the horrors of obsession. Ligeia was published in 1838 and ever since then it has perturbed readers and scholars alike, leading it to become known as one of Poe’s greatest literary achievements.

Ligeia is definitely a scary story, but just as well, it is a heart-wrenching tale of love and devotion. While the narrator can be considered no less than unreliable, it is through his eyes that we are to experience the beauty, the grace, the intelligence and the horror of that incredible woman…Ligeia.

There Was An Old Woman from The Ray Bradbury Theater on YouTube.

This horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales.

Music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

TikTok: @poeshowpodcast

Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow

Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/

Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast

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Today's episode is a shorty. We will hear a simple yet layered poem from Edgar Allan Poe which details the bitter-sweetness of "the hero's journey." Eldorado details the final steps of a noble knight as he seeks the mystical land for which he has longed for, for so long.

This audiobook podcast is perfect for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. As a horror audio story podcast, it is also great for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales.

Music and narration by Tynan Portillo.

TikTok: @poeshowpodcast

Support The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshow

Website: https://www.thepoeshow.com/

Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcast

Bluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.social

Instagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcast

Email: poeshowpod@gmail.com

Intro music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat.

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