The legacy of Edgar Allan Poe continues through his ongoing popularity as a writer. āHop-Frogā, like many of his best stories, carries the force of parable. It is a curious mixture of revenge, horror, and spectacle, It's all about a kingās jester- a dwarf- who exacts spectacular brutal vengeance on the cruel monarch. The story was first published in March 1849. Itās a tale about the ālittle manā triumphing over his evil oppressors and earning his freedom in a literal blaze of glory. āHop-Frogā can be analyzed as a story about tyranny, slavery, and revolution. Itās not Poeās most famous or best-loved story, but itās an enjoyable tale. Listen to the sample performance reading by Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winning Special Effects Makeup Artist Edward E. French .