The Masque Of The Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
In a tale of gothic horror, a wealthy prince secludes himself and his courtiers in a luxurious abbey to escape a devastating plague ravaging the land. As the disease, known for its gruesome symptoms, decimates the population outside, the prince hosts a lavish masquerade ball within the abbey's opulent walls. However, the revelry is interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious, ominous figure dressed as a victim of the plague. This spectral presence serves as a chilling reminder that no barrier can shield one from the inevitability of death, culminating in a haunting and inevitable conclusion.
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- Published
- 1842
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Mascara Da Morte Vermelha
- De Rode Dood
- Die Maske des Roten Todes
- La Maschera della Morte Rossa
- La Maschera della Morte Scarlatta
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