The World's Greatest Short Stories
Markheim
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“Markheim” is a radio presentation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short story, a dark psychological tale set on Christmas Day. After a visit to an antique shop takes a violent turn, the title character is left alone with the consequences of his actions and a mysterious visitor who challenges his view of himself.
The story unfolds as a dramatic adaptation, using dialogue and sound to bring the shop and Markheim’s tense inner struggle to life. Its focus is less on action than on conscience: the encounter presses him to reckon with guilt, temptation, and the possibility of choosing a different path.
Stevenson’s compact tale combines suspense with moral reflection, creating an intimate, shadowed listening experience. The radio format gives its central confrontation immediacy while preserving the story’s unsettling atmosphere and its questions about human nature.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.