The Tell-Tale Heart

About “The Tell-Tale Heart”

"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. It is a classic of Gothic fiction and one of Poe's most famous works. The story is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator who tries to prove their sanity while recounting a murder they committed. The narrator describes the act in detail, focusing on the beating of the victim's heart, which becomes an obsession. The story explores themes of guilt, madness, and perception.