The Oval Portrait, by Edgar Allan Poe

The Oval Portrait, by Edgar Allan Poe: This eerie short story, published in 1842, tells the tale of a wounded traveler who seeks refuge in a deserted chateau, where he discovers a painting that seems to come alive and tells the tragic story of a painter who sacrificed his wife’s life for his art. Poe’s mastery of Gothic atmosphere and psychological horror make this a haunting and thought-provoking tale.

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