The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

The Black Cat

Edgar Allan Poe

26 pages first pub 1843 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

The black cat is one of Allan Poe's sinister stories, his great psychological stories are immersed in the work. The combination of both elements, horror and psychology, seems to lead directly to the expression of psychological terror, with the art...

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Moods

dark 98%
mysterious 59%
tense 52%
sad 21%
challenging 11%
reflective 10%
emotional 7%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 17%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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