Hop-Frog
Edgar Allan Poe
Hop-Frog is Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre tale of cruelty, revenge, and fiery justice — a gothic masterpiece of poetic irony and horror.
In the grotesque court of a sadistic king, Hop-Frog, a crippled dwarf and court jester, endures humiliation and torment. Forced to entertain a court that mocks his deformity and his friend Trippetta, Hop-Frog endures indignity after indignity — until he conceives a terrifying plan to turn the tables in a final performance none will ever forget.
With its themes of vengeance, madness, and poetic justice, Hop-Frog delivers the chilling beauty of Poe’s dark imagination. A short story with lasting impact, it is perfect for fans of horror, gothic literature, and morally complex tales of retribution.
Duration - 21m.
Author - Edgar Allan Poe.
Narrator - Nigel Pencombe.
Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1849 Public Domain ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Edgar Allan Poe
Nigel Pencombe
Diamond Zephyr Corporation
English Audiobooks
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Description:
Hop-Frog is Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre tale of cruelty, revenge, and fiery justice — a gothic masterpiece of poetic irony and horror. In the grotesque court of a sadistic king, Hop-Frog, a crippled dwarf and court jester, endures humiliation and torment. Forced to entertain a court that mocks his deformity and his friend Trippetta, Hop-Frog endures indignity after indignity — until he conceives a terrifying plan to turn the tables in a final performance none will ever forget. With its themes of vengeance, madness, and poetic justice, Hop-Frog delivers the chilling beauty of Poe’s dark imagination. A short story with lasting impact, it is perfect for fans of horror, gothic literature, and morally complex tales of retribution. Duration - 21m. Author - Edgar Allan Poe. Narrator - Nigel Pencombe. Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025. Copyright - © 1849 Public Domain ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Hop-Frog
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Ending Credits
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