The Oval Portrait

Released: April 6, 2023
Length: 11 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Digital Literature International

"The Oval Portrait" is a concise short story by Edgar Allan Poe that unfolds within an eerie chateau in the Apennines, where an injured narrator discovers a haunting portrait and an accompanying book of descriptions. As the narrator explores the paintings and the mysterious setting, the story delves into unsettling themes, all within a brief narrative span.

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