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Berenice

Edgar Allan Poe

In Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting tale, Berenice, the line between obsession and madness blurs in a chilling exploration of human desire and psychological horror. The story follows Egaeus, a man consumed by an inexplicable fixation on his beautiful cousin Berenice. As Berenice’s health deteriorates, Egaeus’s obsession grows darker and more intense, leading him to a horrifying act that defies the boundaries of sanity. Set against a backdrop of gothic elegance and unsettling mystery, Poe’s masterful storytelling delves deep into themes of love, madness, and the macabre. With its rich, atmospheric prose and unsettling twists, Berenice remains a powerful testament to Poe’s ability to evoke terror and psychological complexity. Duration - 25m. Author - Edgar Allan Poe. Narrator - Marcus Aurelius Green. Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024. Copyright - © 1835 Edgar Allan Poe ©.

Location:

United States

Description:

In Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting tale, Berenice, the line between obsession and madness blurs in a chilling exploration of human desire and psychological horror. The story follows Egaeus, a man consumed by an inexplicable fixation on his beautiful cousin Berenice. As Berenice’s health deteriorates, Egaeus’s obsession grows darker and more intense, leading him to a horrifying act that defies the boundaries of sanity. Set against a backdrop of gothic elegance and unsettling mystery, Poe’s masterful storytelling delves deep into themes of love, madness, and the macabre. With its rich, atmospheric prose and unsettling twists, Berenice remains a powerful testament to Poe’s ability to evoke terror and psychological complexity. Duration - 25m. Author - Edgar Allan Poe. Narrator - Marcus Aurelius Green. Published Date - Sunday, 14 January 2024. Copyright - © 1835 Edgar Allan Poe ©.

Language:

English


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