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The Black Cat is one of the most famous of Edgar Allen Poe's short stories. Written in 1843, the story is told in the first person by a murderer sentenced to death who, even knowing he is not believed, wants to reveal what happened to him, to ease his conscience and explain what led to his sentence. Introduction to the story: "The Black Cat" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that explores the theme of guilt and its...