Hop-Frog

Narrated by Sam Kusi

Released: May 28, 2026
Length: 28 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

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"Hop-Frog" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that follows a dwarf jester who endures mistreatment from a king known for his love of practical jokes. After suffering abuse alongside his friend Trippetta, Hop-Frog devises a daring plan for revenge during a masquerade. The story explores themes of cruelty and justice, culminating in a dramatic and suspenseful climax.

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