The Masque of the Red Death
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Authors:
- Poe, Edgar Allan
1809 - 1849
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In the midst of a devastating plague, "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe unfolds with chilling precision, capturing the essence of mortality and the relentless march of death. This allegorical short story, penned during the Romantic era, immerses readers in a society besieged by a mysterious and deadly disease. Within its pages, the author masterfully weaves together elements of macabre imagery and symbolic representation, inviting readers to contemplate the fragility of life and the inescapable grasp of fate. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and students of gothic fiction, this timeless work offers a haunting exploration of human nature and the inevitability of our mortal end.
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