

The Cask of Amontillado
Book • 1846
In this short story, Montresor, the narrator, seeks revenge against his acquaintance Fortunato for an unspecified insult.
During the Carnival season in an unnamed Italian city, Montresor lures Fortunato into his family's catacombs with the promise of tasting a rare Amontillado wine.
Once there, Montresor chains Fortunato to a wall and bricks him up alive.
The story explores themes of revenge, pride, and the darker aspects of human nature, all told from the perspective of the vengeful Montresor.
During the Carnival season in an unnamed Italian city, Montresor lures Fortunato into his family's catacombs with the promise of tasting a rare Amontillado wine.
Once there, Montresor chains Fortunato to a wall and bricks him up alive.
The story explores themes of revenge, pride, and the darker aspects of human nature, all told from the perspective of the vengeful Montresor.
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