The Black Cat : (Edgar Allan Poe Masterpiece Collection) (Paperback)

from CJ82487

This short story was most unexpected. the main character has succumbed to his illness and is thrust into despair and unhappiness only to find relief upon committing murder. His sense of superiority and arrogance are ultimately his downfall. I only wish there were more to the story as I found myse...

from AltheaAnn

I think I might have to give this one the Most Unpleasant Narrator of All Time award. It's true, animal abusers tend to be psychopaths. Here, Poe gives us a disturbing glimpse into the mind of a man who shows no remorse for his deeds and is eager to blame outside factors for his own decisions. Th...

from Orix_Bluewave

This is a horror. I was very surprised at the last seen. But the story is simple. So I can read this book easy.

from avalon_today

I listened to this free at Lit2go, great little site. This short story is gruesome, but Poe does it so well. And what happens to that poor cat, well be warned it isn't pretty.

from bdtrump

Scary in its own right, I didn't enjoy this as much as 'The Tell-Tale Heart.' Not my favorite of Poe's work, but still a fun short read.