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The Masque of the Red Death

by Edgar Allan Poe

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The Masque of the Red Death

In "The Masque of the Red Death," key events include Prince Prospero's attempt to avoid a deadly plague by secluding himself and his nobles in an opulent abbey. They hold a masquerade ball, where a...

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The Masque of the Red Death

In "The Masque of the Red Death," the disease representing "Death" is called the "pestilence," leading to speculation about its nature. Some critics suggest it could be the plague, akin to the Black...

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