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"The Masque of the Red Death" (originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy") is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague , known as the Red Death, by hiding in his abbey .
A classic horror story of a prince who hosts a lavish masquerade in his abbey amid a deadly plague. The guests are terrorized by a mysterious figure in a red mask who announces the arrival of death at midnight.
A summary and analysis of Edgar Allan Poe's short story, The Masque of the Red Death, about a prince who defies a deadly plague by hosting a masked ball. Learn about the themes, symbols, characters, and literary devices in this Gothic tale of horror and irony.
Read the classic horror story of a prince who hosts a lavish masquerade in his abbey amid a deadly plague. The tale features a mysterious clock, a grotesque masquerade, and a shocking twist.
Jun 6, 2010 · A classic horror story of a prince who hosts a masked ball in his isolated abbey amid a deadly plague. The guests are terrorized by a mysterious figure in a red mask who announces the arrival of death.
May 17, 2024 · In a medieval land ravaged by the Red Death, a plague that causes swift, agonizing death, Prince Prospero retreats to his castle with 1,000 knights and ladies. There he welds the doors and windows shut, confident that he and his guests will escape death.
A short story by Edgar Allan Poe about a prince who tries to escape the plague by locking himself and his guests in his palace. Learn about the characters, themes, symbols, and literary devices in this classic tale of horror and mystery.
