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Title: The Cask of Amontillado
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Levent Kurnaz. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story written during the early to mid-19th century. This tale falls under the category of horror fiction and revolves around themes of revenge and betrayal. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of human nature, particularly the capacity for vengeance and the psychological complexities associated with it. The story is narrated by Montresor, who seeks retribution against his acquaintance Fortunato for past insults. Set against the backdrop of a carnival, Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs of his family estate under the pretense of verifying a rare wine, Amontillado. As they venture deeper into the damp and eerie vaults, Montresor's true intention unfolds; he chains Fortunato within a niche, leaving him to die as he walls him in with bricks. The story culminates in a chilling twist, highlighting the themes of pride, manipulation, and the macabre consequences of revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
EBook No.: 1063
Published: Jun 6, 2010
Downloads: 3502
Language: English
Subject: Horror tales, American
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cask of Amontillado
Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Levent Kurnaz. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story written during the early to mid-19th century. This tale falls under the category of horror fiction and revolves around themes of revenge and betrayal. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of human nature, particularly the capacity for vengeance and the psychological complexities associated with it. The story is narrated by Montresor, who seeks retribution against his acquaintance Fortunato for past insults. Set against the backdrop of a carnival, Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs of his family estate under the pretense of verifying a rare wine, Amontillado. As they venture deeper into the damp and eerie vaults, Montresor's true intention unfolds; he chains Fortunato within a niche, leaving him to die as he walls him in with bricks. The story culminates in a chilling twist, highlighting the themes of pride, manipulation, and the macabre consequences of revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
EBook No.: 1063
Published: Jun 6, 2010
Downloads: 3502
Language: English
Subject: Horror tales, American
Subject: Revenge -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.