The System of Doctor Tarr & Professor Fether - podcast episode cover

The System of Doctor Tarr & Professor Fether

Jan 28, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 27
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

"Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1845. The story is a satirical take on the psychiatric treatment methods of the time and centers around the titular characters, Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether, who serve as the inspiration for how this particular mental asylum is run. The story follows a visitor who tours the asylum and witness the unorthodox methods employed by the doctor, ultimately leading to a shocking and unexpected conclusion. It is a classic example of Poe's dark and twisted sense of humor, as well as his fascination with the macabre and the abnormal.
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast
The System of Doctor Tarr & Professor Fether | The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast