The Business Man

Narrated by Sam Kusi

Released: May 28, 2026
Length: 26 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

"The Business Man" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story that explores the life of Peter Proffit, a self-proclaimed methodical businessman who recounts his rise to success. Narrated by Proffit himself, the tale delves into his belief that a childhood accident shaped his destiny, raising questions about the authenticity of the self-made man's narrative. First published in February 1840, this story critiques the concept of individual success and the factors that influence one's achievements.

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