The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe
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Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
English
"The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story first published in November 1846. Set during Carnival in an Italian city, it follows nobleman Montresor as he enacts revenge against fellow noble Fortunato for perceived insults and injuries. Told from the murderer's perspective, the tale lures Fortunato into the catacombs beneath Montre...
in live burial. The story's central mystery lies not in detection, but in understanding Montresor's true motives for such extreme vengeance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Michael Taylor
3 months agoIt took me a while to start, but it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A solid resource I will return to often.
Andrew Hernandez
4 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Highly recommended for everyone.
Noah Wright
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Richard Ramirez
1 month agoBelieve the hype, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Donna Roberts
1 month agoAfter looking for this everywhere, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. I will be reading more from this author.