The Masque of the Red Death: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Masque of the Red Death is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849).
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"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story first published in 1842. Prince Prospero and a thousand nobles seal themselves inside an abbey to escape a deadly plague called the Red Death. During a lavish masquerade ball in seven color-coded rooms, a mysterious masked figure appears, dressed as a plague victim. As the stranger moves through each chamber, terror spreads among the guests. This Gothic tale explores themes of mortality, isolation, and the futility of escaping death's inevitable reach.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Masque of the Red Death
- Author credits: Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Horror tales, American
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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