The Cask of Amontillado
The Cask of Amontillado is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first printed in Godey's Lady's Book in November 1846. Set at carnival time in an Italian city, it is told by Montresor, who lures a friend he believes has insulted him into his family catacombs.
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- First published
- Godey's Lady's Book (magazine), 1846
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- 67 on Open Library, 49 in English
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How many editions of The Cask of Amontillado are there?
We track 1 edition of The Cask of Amontillado. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
When was The Cask of Amontillado first published?
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in 1846.
Where these facts come from
- The Cask of Amontillado, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Edgar Allan Poe's Writings in Godey's Lady's Book, Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore (eapoe.org)
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