by Edgar Allan Poe (Author)
"The Black Cat" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. Through this short story, we explore the psychology of guilt. A murderer meticulously conceals his crime and believes himself indestructible, but eventually breaks down and reveals himself, due to the guilt he feels.
Number of Pages: 26
Dimensions: 0.05 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN
Publication Date: April 21, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Black Cat
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 9.9
Point Value: 1