The Assignation by Edgar Allan Poe
The story revolves around a narrator who recounts his involvement in the murder of a man he had been having an affair with. The narrator's lover was married and he had been planning to kill her husband for some time, but ultimately decides to kill him himself after discovering that she has been unfaithful to him.
By Edgar Allan Poe · First published 1834 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romanticism, Tragedy · 5,280 words
First lines
Stay for me there! I will not fail
To meet thee in that hollow vale.
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The Assignation is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, dated 1834 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- Date: 1834 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romanticism, Tragedy, Psychological Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 5,280 words
- Structure: 1 section, 68 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The work features dark themes, supernatural elements, and a brooding atmosphere typical of Gothic literature.
- Romanticism — The emphasis on emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature aligns with Romantic ideals.
- Tragedy — The narrative involves tragic events, including loss and despair, central to the plot.
- Psychological Fiction — The exploration of the characters' inner thoughts and emotions reflects psychological depth.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Short Story · Psychological Fiction · Crime · Suspense · Gothic · Dark · Obsession · Love Triangle · Betrayal · Deception