The Cask of Amontillado

In Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tale 'The Cask of Amontillado', the reader is drawn into the dark and twisted mind of the protagonist, Montresor, as he seeks revenge on his unsuspecting friend Fortunato. Set against the backdrop of carnival season in Italy, the story is narrated with a macabre sense of suspense and foreboding, creating a sense of unease that lingers long after the final page. Poe's ...