The legacy of Edgar Allan Poe continues through his ongoing popularity as a writer. âHop-Frogâ, 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 kingâs jester- a dwarf- who exacts spectacular brutal vengeance on the cruel monarch. The story was first published in March 1849. Itâs a tale about the âlittle manâ triumphing over his evil oppressors and earning his freedom in a literal blaze of glory. âHop-Frogâ can be analyzed as a story about tyranny, slavery, and revolution. Itâs not Poeâs most famous or best-loved story, but itâs an enjoyable tale. Listen to the sample performance reading by Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winning Special Effects Makeup Artist Edward E. French .