Review; The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
Earlier this year, I read The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe, a short story collection which also contained some of his other stories, and today I'll post my review.
A Penguin Classic Hardcover
Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force "The Fall of the House of Usher," the other-worldly "The Masque of the Red Death," and the murderous "The Tell-Tale Heart."
Description from Goodreads
Introducing Little Clothbound irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.A Penguin Classic Hardcover
Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force "The Fall of the House of Usher," the other-worldly "The Masque of the Red Death," and the murderous "The Tell-Tale Heart."
My Thoughts on the Book
As I mentioned, this is a collection of several short stories, which I'll list.
-The Masque of the Red Death
-The Fall of the House of Usher
-The Black Cat
-Ligeia
-The Cask of Amontillado
-The Pit and the Pendulum
-The Tell-Tale Heart
I won't go into detail on all stories, as it would take me forever considering I do have a major in English and have studied The Fall of the House of Usher in two (!) literature courses, so I know I can ramble properly when it comes to Poe.
What this collection shows in general is that Poe is a master of nuance, details, and creating a creepy and eerie atmosphere in his works. There's something about the beautifully written descriptions that get under your skin that's bone-chilling at times. Considering the quality of his work, it's honestly no surprise he often shows up on the curriculum to literature classes, even at university level.
I can't deny I've got a weak spot for Edgar Allan Poe, so it's perhaps a no-brainer that I'll recommend people to pick up one or two of either his short stories or his poems.
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