The Masque of the Red Death (eBook, ePUB)
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"The Masque of the Red Death" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. It's one of Poe's most famous and widely anthologized works. The story is set during a devastating plague, known as the Red Death, which ravages the country. Prince Prospero, a wealthy and selfish nobleman, locks himself and a thousand of his wealthy friends inside his abbey, attempting to escape the contagion. He throws lavish masquerade balls to pass the time. However, the Red Death infiltrates even the prince's stronghold, leading to a chilling and symbolic climax. "The Masque of the Red Deat...
"The Masque of the Red Death" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. It's one of Poe's most famous and widely anthologized works. The story is set during a devastating plague, known as the Red Death, which ravages the country. Prince Prospero, a wealthy and selfish nobleman, locks himself and a thousand of his wealthy friends inside his abbey, attempting to escape the contagion. He throws lavish masquerade balls to pass the time. However, the Red Death infiltrates even the prince's stronghold, leading to a chilling and symbolic climax. "The Masque of the Red Death" is celebrated for its atmospheric writing, vivid imagery, and exploration of themes such as mortality, inevitability of death, and the folly of attempting to escape fate. It's considered a masterpiece of Gothic literature and a prime example of Poe's macabre storytelling style.
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