The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

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By Betty Howard Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Folktales
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
English
"The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story first published in 1842. Prince Prospero and a thousand nobles seal themselves inside an abbey to escape a deadly plague called the Red Death. During a lavish masquerade ball in seven color-coded rooms, a mysterious masked figure appears, dressed as a plague victim. As the stranger m...
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explores themes of mortality, isolation, and the futility of escaping death's inevitable reach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
William White
1 month ago

Out of sheer curiosity, the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. I learned so much from this

Jackson Hernandez
2 months ago

While comparing similar resources, the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. This turned out to be a great decision.

Carol Lee
2 months ago

As someone who reads a lot, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Liam Thomas
5 months ago

At first glance, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. This left a lasting impression on me.

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