Tales Edgar Allan Poe. Reading Book for English Students. Level A1-A2: The Black Cat

Edgar Allan Poe · J.A. Bravo

Read it! · AI-narrated by Archie (from Google)

About this audiobook

This story is part of the book Tales Edgar Allan Poe Reading Book for English Students published by Read it!

The Black cat Reading book for English Students A1-A2. This edition is not a translation of the work; it is a re-writing with some parts added or omitted, dispensing with many of the characters and situations found in the original novel, and adapted for learning English in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Level A1-A2, beginners.

"The Black Cat" is a chilling short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The narrator begins by describing his love for animals, especially cats. However, as he succumbs to alcoholism, his behavior becomes increasingly violent and erratic. The story takes a dark turn when the narrator harms and ultimately kills his beloved black cat, Pluto. The cat's death sets off a series of horrifying events, revealing the narrator's descent into madness and moral decay. The eerie tale explores themes of guilt, remorse, and the consequences of unchecked malevolence, making it a classic example of Poe's mastery of psychological horror.

Ratings and reviews

Narrated by Archie/Google AI. This AI does a surprisingly good job of narrating 'Black Cat' by Edgar Allen Poe. Archie does a much better job than Maxwell at reading as a human would, proper inflection (almost always) to match the tone of the story and almost soothing.

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