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The Black Cat and Other Stories
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bookshelves: used-book, horror, collections, classics, free-domain
Aug 23, 2022
bookshelves: used-book, horror, collections, classics, free-domain
If it has a cat, then it must be good.
A collection of horror short stories by renowned Edgar Allan Poe. You can always count with good old Poe to scare the bejesus out of you. “The Black Cat” and “The Cask of Amontillado” among his finest, although my personal nightmare is “Berenice.”
Go for the Best, consider the Good, whatever the Meh.
The Best :
★★★★★ “Berenice.”
★★★★☆ “The Black Cat.”
★★★★☆ “The Oval Portrait.”
The Good :
★★★☆☆ “The Cask of Amontillado.”
★★★☆☆ “The Masque of the Red Death.”
★★★☆☆ “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar.”
The Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “The Gold-Bug.”
★☆☆☆☆ “MS. Found in a Bottle.”
It’s public domain, you can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1843] [190p] [Horror] [Recommendable]
[I’ll never be able forget Berenice]
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Si tiene un gato, entonces debe ser bueno.
Una colección de cuentos cortos de horror por el renombrado Edgar Allan Poe. Siempre podés contar con el buen Poe para asustarte hasta los tuétanos. “El Gato Negro” y “El Barril de Amontillado” entre sus mejores, aunque mi pesadilla personal es “Berenice.”
Ir por lo Mejor, considerar lo Bueno, loquesea lo Meh.
Lo Mejor :
★★★★★ “Berenice.”
★★★★☆ “El Retrato Oval.”
★★★★☆ “El Gato Negro.”
Lo Bueno :
★★★☆☆ “Los Hechos del caso del Señor Valdemar.”
★★★☆☆ “La Máscara de la Muerte Roja.”
★★★☆☆ “El Barril de Amontillado.” [2.5]
Lo Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “El Escarabajo de Oro.”
★☆☆☆☆ “Manuscrito hallado en una Botella.”
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1843] [190p] [Horror] [Recomendable]
[Nunca voy a poder olvidar Berenice]
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A collection of horror short stories by renowned Edgar Allan Poe. You can always count with good old Poe to scare the bejesus out of you. “The Black Cat” and “The Cask of Amontillado” among his finest, although my personal nightmare is “Berenice.”
Go for the Best, consider the Good, whatever the Meh.
The Best :
★★★★★ “Berenice.”
★★★★☆ “The Black Cat.”
★★★★☆ “The Oval Portrait.”
The Good :
★★★☆☆ “The Cask of Amontillado.”
★★★☆☆ “The Masque of the Red Death.”
★★★☆☆ “The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar.”
The Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “The Gold-Bug.”
★☆☆☆☆ “MS. Found in a Bottle.”
It’s public domain, you can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1843] [190p] [Horror] [Recommendable]
[I’ll never be able forget Berenice]
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Si tiene un gato, entonces debe ser bueno.
Una colección de cuentos cortos de horror por el renombrado Edgar Allan Poe. Siempre podés contar con el buen Poe para asustarte hasta los tuétanos. “El Gato Negro” y “El Barril de Amontillado” entre sus mejores, aunque mi pesadilla personal es “Berenice.”
Ir por lo Mejor, considerar lo Bueno, loquesea lo Meh.
Lo Mejor :
★★★★★ “Berenice.”
★★★★☆ “El Retrato Oval.”
★★★★☆ “El Gato Negro.”
Lo Bueno :
★★★☆☆ “Los Hechos del caso del Señor Valdemar.”
★★★☆☆ “La Máscara de la Muerte Roja.”
★★★☆☆ “El Barril de Amontillado.” [2.5]
Lo Meh :
★★☆☆☆ “El Escarabajo de Oro.”
★☆☆☆☆ “Manuscrito hallado en una Botella.”
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1843] [190p] [Horror] [Recomendable]
[Nunca voy a poder olvidar Berenice]
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May 1, 2012
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May 8, 2012
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August 22, 2022
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Absolutely, and to think the things he could have written today!
One of his finest. I just realized there is an old movie of that one, now I have to watch it xD
I guess a little horror never hurt anybody lol. Thank you Tina !
Oh I don't know Mac, I found it devious and cruel enough to spike my attention to a 2.5 rounded up, but I didn't really enjoyed it. And didn't feel horror-like :p
If it has a dog, then it must be fabulous. :P
Seriously though, thanks for the clear feedback on which stories are worth it, Federico. I'll definitely try out the Best ones! :)
If it has a dog, then it must be fabulous. :P
Seriously though, thanks for the clear feedback on which stories are worth it, Federico. I'll definitely try..."
Oh absolutely Rosh! I love dogs even better. The Dog's Purpose series it one of my favorites <3 . Hope you enjoy them! Poe is a great classic :)
Thank you Diane ;) !
Poe certainly knows how carve an impression. Berenice certainly did a big one on mine xD
Lol. Maybe it's a 4.5? I know it's really good but Berenice is still unmatched for me. I occasionally have nightmares about my teeth and I still don't know if it's because of all the dental problems I had during my life or because of Poe xD.
Oh fine. You and Mac win xD. Moving it to 'Good', maybe I was a bit too hard on it. It is after all 3 stars, rounded up. But that is as far as it will go lol.
Oh fine. You and Mac win xD. Moving it to 'Good', maybe I..."
That's right...give into the peer pressure!
You and Vicky made perfectly valid points, and I had to reconsider. It's not because I'm a pushover at all xD
Awesome Zain! Looking forward to your review and seeing your thoughts on all of them :)
Ocasionalmente tengo pesadillas con mis dientes y no se si es por culpa de Poe o por todos los problemas dentales que tuve en mi vida xD. Poe ciertamente la tenia clara. Mi experiencia con libros de terror es muy escasa asi que lamentablemente no puedo recomendarte algo digno Myriam. Solo lei un par de novellas de King y algo de Herbert pero seguro debe haber otros autores tambien. 🤔
Hope you like it Chantel! It's a bit dated but Poe's legendary fame is well deserved.
Thank you Miya!
Thank you Yun! Poe is a good oldie :)
Thank you Fiza! I've always marveled at what is considered the best of literature, so naturally the classics strongly attract me. Sadly can't say I always enjoy them; I'm reading the full short bibliography by Poe, and although he has some wildly famous acclaimed stories, also finding a staggering amount of duds too.