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Edgar Allan Poe: The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

“The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,” a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1845, explores the boundaries of life and death through hypnosis. The story’s protagonist, a hypnotism expert, decides to experiment with Mr. Valdemar, who is on his deathbed. Since Valdemar is seriously ill and has no relatives in America who could object, he voluntarily agrees to the test. The plot unfolds in Valdemar’s room, where the protagonist and other witnesses observe the effects of the hypnotism applied just as Valdemar is about to pass away. Their discoveries are surprising.

Edgar Allan Poe: Morella

“Morella,” a short story by Edgar Allan Poe written in 1835, tells the story of a man who develops a deep and mysterious affection for Morella, a woman of great erudition and with a peculiar interest in metaphysics and occult subjects. After some time, the relationship between the two begins to deteriorate, and although circumstances … Read more

Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart. Summary and analysis

“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1843, that delves into the dark recesses of the human mind. The tale, narrated in the first person, follows a protagonist who insists on his sanity as he tells the events surrounding his cohabitation with an older man. The story centers on the … Read more

Edgar Allan Poe: Annabel Lee

It was many and many a year ago,In a kingdom by the sea,That a maiden there lived whom you may knowBy the name of Annabel Lee;—And this maiden she lived with no other thoughtThan to love and be loved by me. She was a child and I was a child,In this kingdom by the sea,But we loved with … Read more

Edgar Allan Poe: The Sphinx

DURING the dread reign of the Cholera in New-York, I had accepted the invitation of a relative to spend a fort-night with him in the retirement of his cottage ornée on the banks of the Hudson. We had here around us all the ordinary means of summer amusement; and what with rambling in the woods, sketching, boating, fishing, … Read more

Edgar Allan Poe: The Cask of Amontillado

Edgar Allan Poe - El tonel de amontillado

The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in November 1846 in Godey’s Lady’s Book magazine. Set in Italy during carnival time, it tells the story of a man who plots a subtle and calculated revenge against Fortunato, a proud wine connoisseur he considers guilty of multiple offenses. Taking advantage of his passion for amontillado sherry, he lures him into the catacombs of his house on the pretext of verifying the authenticity of a barrel. Fortunato accepts, unaware of the sinister purpose behind the invitation.