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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe
The narrator, Montresor, tells the story of how he sought revenge against a man, Fortunato, who insulted him. He was careful to hide his feeling of ill-will toward the man. They meet one evening at a carnival, after Fortunato has been drinking. Using Fortunato’s knowledge of wine as bait, Montresor says he has paid full price for a shipment of Amontillado that might not be genuine. His target insists on lending his expertise immediately.

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SOURCE: Emily Newton (2015), posted on YouTube, Duration: 9:06 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/EnPN0IlwAb4

The Cask of Amontillado (Edgar Allan Poe)

As seen on "American Masters", PBS - March 22, 1995 (Season 9, Episode 4). First published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book, the "Cask of Amontillado" is a powerful tale of revenge. Montresor, the sinister narrator of this tale, pledges revenge upon Fortunato for an insult. Montresor intends to seek vengeance in support of his family motto: "Nemo me impune lacessit."("No one assails me with impunity").

SOURCE: Ken S. (2015), posted on YouTube, Duration: 15:46 mins, URL: https://youtu.be/pOtHygOuuXU

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