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The Oblong Box

Edgar Allan Poe
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The Oblong Box

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009

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Edgar Allan Poe

The Oblong Box

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 19th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In "The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe, a person scheduled to travel by sea becomes intrigued by a peculiar box belonging to an old friend. As the voyage progresses, the passenger observes strange behaviors and reveals a deeper mystery surrounding the friend's actions and the enigmatic box. The narrative unfolds with Gothic elements, emphasizing suspense and curiosity.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,764 ratings

52%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Oblong Box by Edgar Allan Poe skillfully weaves suspense and gothic elements, captivating readers with its eerie atmosphere and vivid narrative. Positive reviews highlight Poe's masterful storytelling and the story's intriguing mystery. However, some critics note the plot's predictability and limited character development. Overall, it remains a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Oblong Box?

Fans of suspenseful, Gothic tales will relish Edgar Allan Poe's The Oblong Box. Readers who enjoy the eerie atmospheres in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein or the psychological tension in Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde will be captivated by Poe's exploration of mystery and horror.

4.0

1,764 ratings

52%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 19th century

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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