"The Angel of the Odd" is an 1844 short story written by 19th century author Edgar Allan Poe. It is written as a satire.
The story follows an unnamed narrator who reads a story about a man who died after accidentally sucking a needle down his throat. He rages at the gullibility of humanity for believing a hoax. He vows to never fall for such odd stories. Just then, a...
Date of first publication:
- Oct 1844
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Also known as:
- The Angel of the Odd: An Extravaganza
