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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," Edgar Allan Poe describes the guests as being of the "courtly" and "elite" class, adorned in extravagant and luxurious costumes. They represent a range of grotesque...

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The Masque of the Red Death

The guests in "The Masque of the Red Death" feel well cared for due to the secure and luxurious environment provided by Prince Prospero. The "castellated abbey" offers protection with its high walls...

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