King Pest

Released: February 4, 2021
Length: 42 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Valhalla Audiobooks

"King Pest: An Allegory" by Edgar Allan Poe is a humorous and vivid account of a night marked by terror, centered around the theme of epidemics, specifically the Plague. Originally published in 1835, this story showcases Poe’s mastery of storytelling as he explores dark subject matter with wit. It is part of his early works that contributed to his enduring reputation as a classic writer.

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