Edgar Allan Poe Stories: The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Raven

A thrilling literary classic, and an unforgettable read.<br/><br/>The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death, and The Raven by Edgar Allan Poeare classic horror stories and poems first published in 1846.<br/><br/>Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition.<br/><br/>Synopsis<br/>The Masque of the Red Deathfollows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, hosts a masquerade ball in seven rooms of the abbey, each decorated with a different color. In the midst of their revelry, a mysterious figure disguised as a Red Death victim enters and makes his way through each of the rooms leaving a trail of doom in his path.<br/><br/>The Cask of Amontillado 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 imprisonment. As in "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart", Poe conveys the story from the murderer's perspective.<br/><br/>The Raven is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The lover, often identified as a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further distress the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore".<br/><br/>A stunning reprint! At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay.<br/><br/>Title Details Original 1846 Text 5 x 8 Inches Matte Cover White Paper