The Cask of Amontillado: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"The Cask of Amontillado" (sometimes spelled "The Casque of Amontillado" [a.mon.ti.ˈʝa.ðo]) is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book. The story, set in an unnamed Italian city at carnival time in an unspecified year, is about a man taking fatal revenge on a friend who, he believes, has insulted him. Like several of Poe's stories, and in keeping with the 19th-century fascination with the subject, the narrative revolves around a person being buried alive – in this case, by immurement. As in "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart", Poe conveys the story from the murderer's perspective.
Quick facts about The Cask of Amontillado
- Title: The Cask of Amontillado
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- First published: 1846
- Genre: classic literature, crime, detective and mystery stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL41016W
Where to read The Cask of Amontillado
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Cask of Amontillado about?
"The Cask of Amontillado" (sometimes spelled "The Casque of Amontillado" [a.mon.ti.ˈʝa.ðo]) is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book.
Who wrote The Cask of Amontillado?
The Cask of Amontillado was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
When was The Cask of Amontillado published?
The Cask of Amontillado was first published in 1846.
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