Part 4 delves into themes of death, revenge, and inner conflict, presenting some of Poe’s most powerful tales. The Masque of the Red Death uses vivid imagery to symbolize plague and mortality, while The Cask of Amontillado explores themes of betrayal and vengeance. The Tell-Tale Heart and William Wilson delve deeply into guilt and the conflict of conscience. The Pit and the Pendulum and The Premature Burial focus on primal fears and the human instinct for survival. Additionally, Eleonora and The Domain of Arnheim reflect Poe’s poetic side, celebrating love and the ideal beauty of nature. This part emphasizes Poe’s psychological depth and symbolic storytelling, leaving a profound impression on the reader.

THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH.
THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO.
THE IMP OF THE PERVERSE
THE ISLAND OF THE FAY
THE ASSIGNATION
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM
THE PREMATURE BURIAL
THE DOMAIN OF ARNHEIM
LANDOR’S COTTAGE
WILLIAM WILSO
THE TELL-TALE HEART.
BERENICE
ELEONORA
NOTES TO THE SECOND VOLUME