Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most celebrated literary authors of all time, known for writing short, dramatic stories full of suspense and for being a poet; he is considered part of the American Romantic movement and a lesser known opinion is that he is considered the inventor of the detective genre. Best known for its mystery and macabre, a journey into darkness, horrific tales of death, deceit and revenge is what makes up its reputation. The story under analysis is part of his latest works; “The Barrel of Amontillado,” a story of revenge takes readers into the mind of the killer. With a premeditated motive to commit such an act, the perpetrator, Montressor, plans, constructs, and orchestrates a supposed murder against his insulter, Fortunado. “Poe begins by describing, in typically precise and logical detail, Montresor's (and Poe's) idea of ​​perfect revenge. At the same time, he needed to end his story by telling how his revenge affected him. When Fortunato says, "For God's sake, Montresor!" and Montresor repeats, “Yes, for God's sake,” Poe is indicating that Montresor is already experiencing the closure he sought” (Delaney 39) Unknown to why he wants punishment, or what his victim has done for force Montresor to kill him. What is given is a tale of the night in question. There is a great deal of symbolism throughout the story told: through the family crest of the culprit (Montressor); , in a blue field; the foot crushes a rampant snake whose fangs are stuck in the heel." a foot on a blue background crushing a snake whose fangs are stuck in the heel of the foot, with the motto Nemo me impune lacessit (No one attacks me with impunity). The name ... in the center of the paper... or harshly mocks him for leaving it there and waits around the newly built tomb to witness his victim's dying words. He later reenacts the entire story in the deathbed narrative , mentioning that the wall that buried Fotunado had not been disturbed for 50 years. "The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could, but when he ventured to insult, I swore vengeance... For half a century no mortal had them. disturbed."(Poe)Works Cited delaney, bill. "The Cask of Amontillado by Poe.." Explainer. 64.1 (2005): 39-41 May, charles. "The Cask of Amontillado." Magill's survey of American literature, revised edition. (2007) Poe, Edgar. "http://www.literature.org/authors/poe-edgar-allan/amontillado.html." Literature.org. Knowledge Matters Ltd., Web. 4 February 2010. .