Edgar Allen Poe

The Cask of Amontillado

The Cask of Amontillado

First published in 1846, this grim short story is told from the perspective of a man whose family name has been insulted by an arrogant wine enthusiast. Seeking revenge, a trap is set deep in the wine cellars below his sprawling estate. Care for a sip? Read by Andy Andrews, this classic tale will remind you why Edgar Allen Poe is the hair-raising maestro.

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