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The Masque of the Red Death

by Edgar Allan Poe

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The Masque of the Red Death

Prince Prospero's pride and arrogance are evident in his belief that he can escape death by isolating himself and his courtiers in a luxurious abbey. His lavish masquerade ball, held while a deadly...

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The Masque of the Red Death

Prince Prospero and his guests live a privileged, opulent life, isolated in a fortified abbey to escape the Red Death ravaging the country. They are wealthy and accustomed to indulgence, yet despite...

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