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"The Black Cat" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. In the story, an unnamed narrator has a strong affection for pets until he perversely turns to abusing them.
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110 editions · 4 languages- Paperback · English · 2019Independently published · 29 pages · 9781096749394
- Paperback · English · 2018Independently published · 31 pages · 9781729250792
- Paperback · English · 2018Independently Published · 31 pages · 9781729250761
- Paperback · English · 2018Independently published · 31 pages · 9781729250785
- Paperback · English · 2016Createspace Independent Publishing Platform · 26 pages · 9781532874239
- Paperback · English · 2016The black cat/Le chat noirCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform · 42 pages · 9781532955235
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