Edgar Allan Poe

The Cask of Amontillado (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The Cask of Amontillado" is a chilling and suspenseful short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. Set in an unnamed Italian city, the story follows the narrator, Montresor, as he seeks revenge against his perceived enemy, Fortunato. Montresor lures Fortunato into his family catacombs under the pretence of tasting a rare wine, the Amontillado. However, what begins as a friendly encounter turns into a sinister and macabre tale of betrayal and murder. Poe's masterful storytelling and use of symbolism create an atmosphere of tension and impending doom. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into Montresor's twisted mind, exploring themes of vengeance, pride, and the dark depths of human nature. "The Cask of Amontillado" leaves a lingering sense of unease and raises questions about the true nature of justice and the consequences of obsession.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358054385
• Artikelnr.: 68539415

Autorenporträt

Edgar Allan Poe (180949) reigned unrivaled in his mastery of mystery during his lifetime and is now widely held to be a central figure of Romanticism and gothic horror in American literature. Born in Boston, he was orphaned at age three, was expelled from West Point for gambling, and later became a well-regarded literary critic and editor. The Raven, published in 1845, made Poe famous. He died in 1849 under what remain mysterious circumstances and is buried in Baltimore, Maryland.