"The Cask of Amontillado" is a haunting tale by Edgar Allan Poe that unfolds in the depths of the Italian catacombs during Carnival. Montresor, the narrator, seeks revenge against his friend Fortunato, who has wronged him. Under the guise of friendship, Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs with the promise of a rare Amontillado wine. As they journey deeper into the eerie tunnels, the atmosphere becomes progressively more sinister. Ultimately, Montresor's chilling intent becomes clear, leading to a dark and shocking conclusion that explores themes of betrayal, themes of pride, and the consequences of vengeance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Creative Short Stories .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Creative Education .

JOEL HARPER (Claremont, CA) growing up in an artistic household, Joel Harper was encouraged by his family to express himself through music and writing. Joel s first book, All the Way to the Ocean (2006) is in its 4th edition and has been adapted into an animated movie. His second book, Sea Change, debuted in 2015. He supports his love of self-expression and discovery by managing his publishing house, Freedom Three Publishing, and working with various local, national, and international environmental organizations and initiatives advocating for marine conservation. When he is not writing and publishing books, he plays and teaches lap slide guitar and Native American Flute. GARY KELLEY was raised in a musical family and exposed to drawing, painting, and art history at an early age by his artist uncle. This stoked a lifelong passion for art and music with a restless eye and an eclectic ear. Over his extensive career as a professional artist, he has illustrated some 30 picture books on subjects from the Blues to Paganini to classic literature. He has also created murals for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Google, and Barnes and Noble. In addition, he has designed dozens of CD covers and portraits for Rolling Stone magazine. Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, and critic. Best known for his macabre prose work, including the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," his writing has influenced literature in the United States and around the world.