The Cask of Amontillado
eng. The Cask of Amontillado · 1846
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Brief Overview
«The Cask of Amontillado» is a tale of revenge written by Edgar Allan Poe. The protagonist, Montresor, harbors a grudge against his acquaintance Fortunato and decides to exact his revenge. He lures Fortunato into his catacombs under the pretense of tasting a rare wine, Amontillado. Deep within the underground vaults, taking advantage of Fortunato's drunkenness and trust, Montresor chains him to a wall and entombs him alive, leaving him to die alone. The story concludes with Montresor's confession that his crime has remained undiscovered for fifty years.
Date of publication: 1 November 2024
Updated: 6 November 2024
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Genre: Horror and Mystery
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