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The Masque of the Red Death

By Edgar Allan Poe
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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In The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe, a prince tries to evade a deadly plague by secluding himself and his guests in a grand abbey. During a lavish masquerade ball, an unexpected visitor arrives, leading to chilling events. Poe masterfully blends gothic elements and allegory to explore themes of mortality and human folly.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to Gothic fiction with rich, atmospheric storytelling. Edgar Allan Poe crafts a haunting tale of isolation and mortality that vividly captures the tension and terror of a mysterious plague. It's perfect for those who appreciate poetic prose interwoven with themes of fate and human vulnerability.

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics — irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force The Fall of the House of Usher, the other-worldly The Masque of the Red Death, and the murderous The Tell-Tale Heart.

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The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe is praised for Poe’s originality and his profound impact on American literature. Critics acknowledge his ability to capture the popular consciousness, with remarks underscoring his influential legacy as a writer in the United States.

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ISBN: 9780241573754

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 117.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was born in Boston and orphaned at an early age. Taken in by a couple from Richmond, Virginia, he spent a semester at the University of Virginia but could not afford to stay longer. After joining the Army and matriculating as a cadet, he started his literary career with the anonymous publication of Tamerlane and Other Poems, before working as a literary critic. His life was dotted with scandals, such as purposefully getting himself court-martialled to ensure dismissal from the Army, being discharged from his job at the Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond after being found drunk by his boss, and secretly marrying his thirteen-year-old cousin Virginia (listed twenty-one on the marriage certificate). His work took him to both New York City and Baltimore, where he died at the age of forty, two years after Virginia.

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