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| Title | : | The Masque of the Red Death (Izbrana dela #2) |
| Author | : | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 76 pages |
| Published | : | April 30th 2004 by BookSurge Classics (first published January 1st 1842) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Horror. Short Stories. Fiction. Gothic |
Edgar Allan Poe
Paperback | Pages: 76 pages Rating: 4.08 | 26301 Users | 1038 Reviews
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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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Ratings: 4.08 From 26301 Users | 1038 ReviewsAppraise Of Books The Masque of the Red Death (Izbrana dela #2)
This is a typical type Poe short story in terms of its dark, gloomy, gothic atmosphere and also its obscurity since the story requires deep-analysis and interpretation. However, it is different from others due to its didactic message: Death is inevitable, no matter what you do and no matter who you are, you cannot escape it just like the Prince Prospero - an allusion to the Tempest.When I think of Gothic literature, Edgar Allen Poe is sure to come to mind. Although it is a short story, the Masque of the Red Death is chilling. Poe sets up a very atmospheric read with the colorful and indulgent Prince Prospero and the mysterious guest who is both frightening and foreboding. I think the Masque of the Red Death is a fine example of why Poe's works are considered classics.
I don't know how I overlooked "The Masque of the Red Death" when I was going through my Poe phase a while back, but someone's review reminded me of it (Thanks, random Goodreads friend!). So I found a copy of it online here and gave it another read to refresh my memory. This story is both less and more than I recalled. It's long on setting and mood and short on plot. The plot could probably be described in about two sentences. Let's give it a try:A deadly plague is ravaging the land, and the
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
BUILD THE WALL LOL
The most horrifying Poes tale Ive ever read. Much symbolism, grotesque and death, of course.
I'm loving Poe so far. I'm surprised I haven't been given recommendation for him so far but I guess not many of my GR friends have read his work.
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