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The Angel of the Odd
By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Jason Cloud
Length: 22 mins

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By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Jason Cloud

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Summary

"The Angel of the Odd" is a satirical short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1844. The story follows an unnamed narrator who reads a story about a man who died after accidentally sucking a needle down his throat. He rages at the gullibility of humanity for believing such a hoax. He vows to never fall for such odd stories. Just then, a strange-looking creature made of a keg and wine bottles appears. The creature announces in a heavy accent that he is the Angel of the Odd - and that he is responsible for causing such strange events.