The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

The Masque of the Red Death

Edgar Allan Poe

128 pages • first pub 1842 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark tense medium-paced

Description

Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force 'The Fall of the House of Us...

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Community Reviews Summary of 789 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 67%
tense 57%
challenging 15%
emotional 11%
adventurous 9%
reflective 9%
sad 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 33% | Character: 13% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 19% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

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