The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

The Masque of the Red Death

Edgar Allan Poe

9 pages first pub 1842 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror short stories
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 The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague known as the Red Death by hiding in his abbey. He, along with many other wealthy nobles, has a masquerade ball within seven rooms of his abbey, each decorated with a differe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 898 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 69%
tense 63%
challenging 18%
emotional 12%
sad 9%
reflective 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 36% | Character: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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