First Project Gutenberg Collection of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe
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About this eBook
| Author | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
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| Title | First Project Gutenberg Collection of Edgar Allan Poe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The Raven -- The Masque of the Red Death -- The Cask of Amontillado |
| Credits | Produced by Levent Kurnaz and Jose Menendez |
| Summary | "First Project Gutenberg Collection of Edgar Allan Poe" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of classic short stories and poems crafted in the early to mid-19th century, during the Romantic era. This anthology showcases some of Poe's most famous works, including "The Raven," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Cask of Amontillado." The primary topics of this collection revolve around themes of death, despair, madness, and the supernatural, reflecting Poe's pivotal role in American Gothic literature. This collection presents a rich tapestry of dark and atmospheric narratives, characterized by their emotional depth and intricate storytelling. "The Raven" unfolds the haunting tale of a man who, mourning his lost love, is visited by a mysterious raven that only speaks the word "Nevermore," symbolizing eternal despair. "The Masque of the Red Death" depicts the futile attempts of Prince Prospero to escape a deadly plague by isolating himself and hosting a lavish masquerade, only to be confronted by the personification of the very death he seeks to evade. In "The Cask of Amontillado," a chilling tale of revenge, the narrator lures his unsuspecting foe into the catacombs under the pretense of tasting rare wine, culminating in a grim act of entombment. Together, these stories capture the essence of Poe's fascination with the macabre, leaving readers with thought-provoking reflections on mortality and the human psyche. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Horror tales, American |
| Subject | Fantasy poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1062 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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