The World's Greatest Short Stories
Markheim
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“Markheim” is a radio presentation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short story, a psychological tale set on Christmas Day. After a visit to an antique shop turns violent, the title character is left alone with the consequences of his actions and confronted by a mysterious visitor.
The story unfolds as a dramatic reading, drawing its tension from Markheim’s struggle between self-justification and conscience. The confined setting and the visitor’s unsettling presence give the piece the feel of an intimate moral drama rather than an adventure, with the central question turning on whether a person can choose a different path.
Stevenson’s tale combines suspense with reflection on guilt, temptation, and the possibility of redemption. Its compact, atmospheric storytelling makes this broadcast a focused encounter with a classic work of psychological fiction.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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