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Set against the backdrop of a devastating plague known as the "Red Death," the story follows Prince Prospero, who, in a bid to escape the horrors outside, retreats to a fortified abbey with a thousand friends. This lavish setting, filled with entertainment and luxury, contrasts sharply with the grim reality beyond its walls. The prince's desire for isolation and indulgence raises questions about the futility of attempting to escape fate and the consequences of ignoring the suffering of others.
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Old World Romances, Edgar Allan Poe
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Old World Romances
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 108
- ISBN13
- 9781595404268
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a devastating plague known as the "Red Death," the story follows Prince Prospero, who, in a bid to escape the horrors outside, retreats to a fortified abbey with a thousand friends. This lavish setting, filled with entertainment and luxury, contrasts sharply with the grim reality beyond its walls. The prince's desire for isolation and indulgence raises questions about the futility of attempting to escape fate and the consequences of ignoring the suffering of others.