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The Tell-Tale Heart

By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Ruth Wilson
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First published in 1843, 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous short stories.

It is relayed by an unnamed narrator who endeavours to convince the listener of his sanity while simultaneously describing a murder they committed. Performed by Ruth Wilson (The Affair, Luther), be lured into Edgar Allan Poe's dark, beautiful world.

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Love her voice!

Loved hearing a woman's voice read this classic tale! Ruth Wilson gave a great performance! Very cool!

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Classic Edgar Allen Poe, Well Told

The Performer gave real character to this speaker. It was as if she was actually there. Classic Edgar Allen Poe Tale.

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The performance is spectacular!

The performance is spectacular! The story line is a bit of a thriller, and well written. mainly about the feeling of guilt after commiting a crime.

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Bravo!

I had read this in years and it was better than I remembered, largely due to the exemplary performance by Ruth Wilson. Absolutely incredible.

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Loved it!

I can see why this is so popular loved the performance of it as well, felt like i was there.

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Madness at its best

A great story for the spooky season, The performance has swept me off my feet. I wish the story were longer though.

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Ruth Wilson Makes Stories Even Better

A spooky and thrilling short story brought to life by the incredible Ruth Wilson. She doesn’t just read the story, she performs it, and makes it spookier. Listening to it in the darkness made it even more perfect.
I will listen to anything Ruth Wilson reads.

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This gave me chills!

I’ve never heard anyone read this story as perfectly as Ruth Wilson has in this audio recording l. Absolutely amazing, highly recommend especially during the spooky season!!!

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Beautiful presentation

Narrator is emersed in the story and takes you to the mind of Edger Allen Poe.

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Well read,well done

Loved the pace she kept,it really drove the story. I think Mr.Poe would have been pleased with the performance.

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