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“The Cask of Amontillado”
By Edgar Allan Poe
Italy 18th Century
Italy’s
enchantment
lies within its
art culture,
specifically
opera,
theatre,
architecture,
paintings, and
sculptures.
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
1700-1800
Paintings
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Jewelry
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Palazzos
(mansions)
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
Fine
Wines
Carnival
Carnival is a
secular
holiday, but it
evolved from
the Christian
observance
known as
Lent, the
forty-day
period of
fasting prior
to Easter.
Carnival
In anticipation of
the solemnity of
Lent, the
celebration of
Carnival evolved.
Participants
engaged in
excessive and
extreme behavior
to bid farewell to
meat-eating and
merriment.
Carnival is a time
of EXCESS and
INDULGENCE
where binging
upon food and
alcohol is common.
Carnival
The combination of costumes
and alcohol gave people a sense
of freedom and anonymity.
Carnival
The
costumes
they wore
sometimes
had a
greater
meaning,
or a symbol
that was
reflected in
life.
Catacombs: Cities of the Dead
Catacombs,
underground
burial
chambers,
became a
viable
alternative to
cemeteries in
Europe.
Catacombs: Cities of the Dead
Catacombs are
characterized by
extensive tunnels
leading to
chambers or
recesses where
the dead repose
for eternity. The
wealthy could
opt for family
catacombs
beneath their
estates.
Catacombs as Wine Cellars
During the 18th century, modern electric refrigeration was
not available. To protect wine collections, connoisseurs
adopted the practice of storing wines under the ground
where temperatures remain ideal year-round.
Amontillado
Amontillado, a fine
sherry wine, can
be kept down in
the catacombs,
amongst the bones
of relatives passed.