Edgar Allan Poe
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| Title | : | The Masque of the Red Death (Izbrana dela #2) |
| Author | : | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 76 pages |
| Published | : | April 30th 2004 by BookSurge Classics (first published January 1st 1842) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Horror. Short Stories. Fiction. Gothic |
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The story follows 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, has a masquerade ball within seven rooms of his 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.
The story follows many traditions of Gothic fiction and is often analyzed as an allegory about the inevitability of death, though some critics advise against an allegorical reading. Many different interpretations have been presented, as well as attempts to identify the true nature of the titular disease.
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| Original Title: | The Masque of the Red Death |
| ISBN: | 1594567395 (ISBN13: 9781594567391) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Izbrana dela #2 |
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I liked this one a lot more than The Tell-Tale Heart. The Red Death is a fictional plague that may or may not have been based on consumption/tuberculosis. Prince Prospero is a dreadful man who is vulgar with his wealth while his country suffers around him. He hosts a huge ball and of course, meets a grisly demise.A lot of time was spent, it seemed, on describing the various rooms, which each had a color and theme. The revelers were all too happy to join him in celebration until things start to
This was a re-read of one of my favourite Poe stories. And I loved it like usual.
The most horrifying Poes tale Ive ever read. Much symbolism, grotesque and death, of course.
Corona virus has reminded me of this short story by Poe (thank you Gutenberg and Google for immediate gratification!). We can lock ourselves in but the plague is insidious - we think because we cannot see it there is no threat, yet it masquerades among us and within us. Those of us who defy social distancing and revel in groups are enabling....stay in ALONE with just immediate family, limit social interaction to social media and ZOOM, and take care of yourselves.
Death waits for no man. Time cant stop the inevitable; it can only delay it. This tale, perhaps, embodies the idea that death is an unavoidable end for all; it is one that we all must embrace because it simply cannot be escaped. Time will run out for everyone eventually. And now was acknowledged the presence of Red Death. He had come like a thief in the night. And one by one dropped the revellers in the blood-bedewed halls of their revel, and died each in his despairing posture of his fall. And
No a single catch in the short read.Such an upsetting one again after 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. Failed series so far.No Horror at all.Not much to review, quiet a fall in grades of list.
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