Read by Nigel Pencombe

Hop-Frog is Edgar Allan Poe's macabre tale of cruelty, revenge, and fiery justice - a gothic masterpiece of poetic irony and horror. In the grotesque court of a sadistic king, Hop-Frog, a crippled dwarf and court jester, endures humiliation and torment. Forced to entertain a court that mocks his deformity and his friend Trippetta, Hop-Frog endures indignity after indignity - until he conceives a terrifying plan to turn the tables in a final performance none will ever forget. With its themes of vengeance, madness, and poetic justice, Hop-Frog delivers the chilling beauty of Poe's dark imagination. A short story with lasting impact, it is perfect for fans of horror, gothic literature, and morally complex tales of retribution

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