A narrator recounts a series of unfortunate events that lead to the mistreatment and eventual murder of his pet black cat. The narrator's cruelty towards the cat escalates over time, mirroring his own descent into madness. The story culminates in a gruesome act of violence against both the cat and a family member, highlighting the narrator's complete loss of moral control.
By Edgar Allan Poe · First published 1843 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Horror, Psychological Thriller