Written By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated By: Grover Gardner
Date: July 2015
Duration: 0 hours 17 minutes
Summary:
First published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book, the story is set in 19th century Italy and concerns the deadly revenge taken by the insane narrator on a friend who he claims has insulted him. Like several of Poe's stories, and in keeping with the 19th century fascination with the subject, the narrative revolves around a person being buried alive.