When I envision the gothic time period and gothic novels The Mask of The Red Death is the first story to pop into my head. This short story embodies and is representative of all gothic literature because it contains all of the key ingredients to conceive such a well writ short story. On top of the essential elements such as death, and a gloomy setting, Poe is able bring intriguing symbolism that compels you to look up the seven deadly sins, and what they represent, all of these elements conscribe into one outstanding novel that is the basis of gothic literature.
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