The Duc de L'Omelette dies while dining on an ortolan, and finds himself in hell: an apartment filled with various works of art that has a window overlooking a fiery landscape. Face to face with Satan, the Duc manages to avoid damnation by cheating him at a game of cards.

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The Duc de L'Omelette

Our first read is an essay by Edgar Allan Poe, published in the Philadelphia publication, Burton's Magazine, in 1940. It is a departure from his normal works of horror short stories, however it is a side of Poe that not many have ever read.

Philosophy of Furniture

Krispy Reads was created with the idea that it's never too late to enjoy the works of some of the most iconic literary authors, sprinkled along with perhaps some names that are not as familiar. Each season Krispy will read selected works from public domain authors from all over the world. Season One: Edgar Allan Poe

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