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Edgar Allan Poe

"The Black Cat" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. The story is told from the point of view of an unnamed narrator who describes his descent into madness after committing an act of violence against his own black cat, Pluto. The narrator, obsessed with his own guilt, sees the black cat appear in supernatural and sinister ways, which amplifies his terror. The story explores themes such as guilt, madness, and the duality of human nature. It is characteristic of Edgar Allan Poe's dark and macabre style.