Author: Poe, Edgar Allan
Synopsis:
In "The Masque of the Red Death," a wealthy prince and his courtiers lock themselves away in a secluded abbey to escape a deadly plague ravaging the land. As they indulge in extravagant festivities, a mysterious figure clad in a blood-red mask infiltrates their sanctuary, leading to a chilling confrontation that challenges their false sense of security.
Genres: Gothic fiction, horror, allegory
Themes: Death, the inevitability of mortality, the illusion of safety, the consequences of hedonism
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