Hop Frog written by Edgar Allan Poe as told by Edward E. French

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The Bard of Baltimore's classic tale of the king's court jester , eight "orang-outangs" and the masquerade ball from hell. Narration by Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Special makeup FX Artist Ed French.

[@possumaintdead]

Excellent reading. I never realized before the over the top sarcasm in describing the king and his counselors before. The narrator really brought it out. I always loved Poe’s work.

[@FrenchEdward06]

Thank you, Nancy. Yes. The king is the real buffoon here. And any resemblance between tyrants living or dead is probably not coincidental. E.E.F.

[@zacharybyrum166]

This is my favorite story by Edgar Allan Poe! The narration makes it look like it came from an adaptation of the story! :D

[@darrenjump4579]

Brilliant reading, very much enjoyed and appreciated.

[@rameyzamora1018]

This is one of your finest productions. It was like watching a movie with my ears. With gratitude.

[@kathodehay]

Fantastic! It’s become one of my favorites over the years, and your narration clinched the deal.

[@FrenchEdward06]

Thanks, kathodhay. E.E.F.

[@horizontal4099]

Your the best edward french! Thanks for making my day even better!

[@FrenchEdward06]

Nothing like a story by Poe to fire up the day! Cheers. E.E.F.

[@undeadondine1977]

My favorite Edgar Allan Poe story, masterfully retold by my favorite narrator, what a treat!🤗👍👍

[@i.hirschman6046]

Great reading by E French. So vivid. I especially enjoy Poe’s use of language in this story. What a genius.

[@montsemajanmartinez9824]

Wonderful choice. Top notch narration as always.

[@stephensinclair3771]

Brilliant 👏 👏.

[@ninacouser3024]

Superb! Very satisfying 😁

[@hilaryeales1268]

Edward, I would listen you reading a telephone directory....💙💚💛💜

[@SeansLipSyncingSock]

I’m glad this story merited your narration, sir.

[@kelvinsmith6854]

Thank's Edward...another classic, you are the best reader hands down.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

One of Poe's most horrific stories. Thank you!

[@dopeymark]

No idea how I could have missed This brilliant content up until about a month ago. This channel should be huge.

[@psychopomp888]

I know I have commented quite a few times but after hearing several of these of Poe's stories. I can say Mt French as Vincent Price was to Poe's adaptation movies, you are the voice to his stories.

[@ArshmaanChahal]

This Edgar dude never miss

[@kirpalani-griffin3706]

Tragic and beautiful in every way.

[@davidespinosa2576]

This was a great performance by a true artist!

[@christinethornhill]

Beautifully delivered narrative, makes the story a delight to listen to . 👌🏼❤️

[@FrenchEdward06]

I appreciate hearing that Christine. Poe definitely gives the narrator something to sink his teeth into. E.E.F.

[@christinethornhill]

edward french Well deserved , and I like the wit in your reply !! 👍🏼

[@ricklange6059]

Another great reading of a great story. Keep up the good work!

[@briandouglasahern7067]

Damn! That was exceptional.

[@MultiNacnud]

Thanks for the post as always.It is very much like a scene from the movie Masque of the Red Death also by Poe,The corrupt monarch,the dwarf,the tiny dancer and the gorilla suit (although only one).I wonder which one was written first or did the movie makers add this to the Masque.

[@kelvinsmith6854]

It was added to pad out the movie, as the original story is short .

[@MultiNacnud]

Thanks for the reply/answer Kelvin.

[@kelvinsmith6854]

@@MultiNacnud ...your welcome my friend

[@mijiyoon5575]

👍👍👍📕🕛

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Why the blackout of video from 0:43 to 2:42?

[@starclone4]

Great Storey !!!! Love It 🤣

[@JohnSmith-ek8rj]

Just wanted to point out a bit of foreshadowing in this story. At the beginning of the tale the author muses on the relationship between fat and humor. He suggests that there may be something innate in the material that breeds humor. Now, what were candles once made of in olden days? Animal fat. The description of the king and his men foreshadows the climax of the story: fat is funny and the jester's last jest is to take advantage of an abundant supply of the jolly substance.