The Masque of the Red Death

In Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death,' the story follows Prince Prospero as he attempts to evade a deadly plague known as the Red Death by secluding himself and a thousand of his noble friends in an abbey. Poe's gothic writing style, characterized by vivid descriptions, vivid imagery, and dark themes, creates a haunting and eerie atmosphere throughout the tale. The symbolism of the co...