Title: The Cask of Amontillado
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrator: Jonathan Dunne
Original Publication: 1846
Public Domain: Yes
Series Placement: Number 7 in the Timeless Terrors series
Description:
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a masterful tale of revenge, deception, and macabre horror. First published in 1846 in Godey’s Lady’s Book, it follows Montresor as he lures the unsuspecting Fortunato into the catacombs beneath an Italian city, promising a taste of rare Amontillado wine.
What begins as a seemingly friendly encounter descends into a chilling nightmare of entombment and vengeance. Poe crafts a tightly woven narrative filled with irony, tension, and the psychological darkness for which he is renowned.
This recording, narrated by Jonathan Dunne, brings to life the Gothic atmosphere and sinister undertones of one of Poe’s most unforgettable stories. While the text is in the public domain, this performance is an original work and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne.
Listeners should prepare for an unsettling journey into obsession and retribution that echoes long after the story ends.
