Text the showThis episode required a mountain of research and work to get it done, and I am incredibly proud to present to you Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying story of an evil doppelganger, William Wilson.Not only was this story an immense literary achievement for Edgar Allan Poe, and something which spoke to his ability to dissect the human mind (as well as his tendency to complicate language) despite not having such study in his background. This scary story is both chilling and thrilling, taking us on a journey of one man’s identity crisis with an identical twin, both of the same name, stature and temperament!William Wilson is a horror story that deals with ideas so grounded in reality, it’s a wonder how it's able to combine the supernatural as well. It verges on the edge of being a ghost story, although there are no spirits, and its mood is parallel to The Fall of the House of Usher. Edgar Allan Poe knew his niche, and squeezed each bit of terror out of it he could! William Wilson truly accomplishes getting the goosebumps on your arms!Be sure to share this episode with a friend in celebration of the spooky months and Halloween coming up!The Poe Show YouTube: The Tell-Tale Heart Cartoon?! (1953)I Think, But Am Not: The Nightmare of William WilsonWilliam Wilson’s Double"Oh Gigantic Paradox": Poe's "William Wilson" and the Jungian SelfThis horror audio story podcast is perfect for fans of horror, the lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic fiction, 19th century poetry, short horror fiction, and timeless classic scary stories. As an audiobook podcast, it is also great for educators, teachers, students and schools/colleges looking to educate themselves and others on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Victorian era writing, Victorian culture, old ghost stories and classic horror fiction. Be sure to share with any fans of horror audio stories, horror audiobooks and spooky tales.Music and narration by Tynan Portillo.TikTok: @poeshowpodcastSupport The Poe Show! https://ko-fi.com/thepoeshowWebsite: https://www.thepoeshow.com/Horror Movie Reviews on The Poe Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoeshowpodcastBluesky: thepoeshow.bsky.socialInstagram & Threads: @thepoeshowpodcastEmail: [email protected] music by Emmett Cooke on PremiumBeat.Support the show

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