Masque of the Red Death

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Reads 95
Votes 4
Parts 1
Time 12m

"Masque of the Red Death" follows Prince Prospero, who attempts to avoid a devastating plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding with his guests in his abbey where no one can get in or out. He holds a masquerade ball and, in the midst of the revelry, a mysterious figure appears. 
    
    *Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favorite authors/poets, and "Masque of the Red Death" is my favorite short story of his, so I thought I'd share it with you all. I hope you enjoy it: all credit goes to Edgar Allan Poe!*All Rights Reserved

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Masque of the Red Death
Mon, May 2, 2016

"Masque of the Red Death" follows Prince Prospero, who attempts to avoid a devastating plague, known as the Red Death, by hiding with his guests in his abbey where no one can get in or out. He holds a masquerade ball and, in the midst of the revelry, a mysterious figure appears. 
    
    *Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favorite authors/poets, and "Masque of the Red Death" is my favorite short story of his, so I thought I'd share it with you all. I hope you enjoy it: all credit goes to Edgar Allan Poe!*

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