The Masque of the Red Death

"The Masque of the Red Death" is a gothic fiction, horror, and short story authored by Edgar Allan Poe and published in May 1842. It was also known as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy". The story was published in the United States by Graham's Magazine, which focuses on literature and the book industry. Nicolas Roeg is the creator of the film adaptation, emphasizing the story's gothic fiction, horror, and short story genres. The story's setting is in the United States, where it continues to have a lasting impact on literature.