Journey #193 - Morella by Edgar Allan Poe

Morella's husband was mesmerized by her vast intelligence and learning, especially in mystical writings of German philosophers, but he never loved her.  Now, she is dying and the daughter she will leave him will be a blessing and a curse. To download, right-click here and then click SaveJoin the Journey Into Patreon to get extra episodes and personal addresses, plus other extras and rewards.Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 and became an American author, poet, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as the genre of science fiction.  He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.  Poe died in 1849,  in Baltimore, under mysterious circumstances, but he left us with a legacy of tales of wonder and woe, the marvelous and the macabre.Dave Robison is a storyteller at heart. He is a voice actor, audiobook narrator, role-playing gamer, board game designer, and theater nerd.  one his webpage he, says, "The written word is powerful but, when it’s read by a skilled performer, it becomes even more vital and compelling. My passion is discovering the true essence of the words I read and giving that truth a voice in the world. Voice acting is a bridge that connects people intimately with the ideas and stories that fill our world."  Dave has narrated numerous books and stories for fiction podcasts and audiobooks, including several tales of Poe for this here Journey Into PodcastWebsite:  https://butterymanvoice.com/Previous Journeys with Dave RobisonTheme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Send comments and/or recordings to [email protected] us us TwitterPost a comment on Facebook here