When you read the original story by Poe make sure you are reading the uncensored version. Poe removed several paragraphs towards the end due to complaints that it was to horrific. He even apologized and agreed that perhaps it verges on bad taste. This website owned by the Poe Society has the complete version. While reading it remember that Poe was starving in Baltimore and yet this starvation he created a masterpiece. Enjoy!<br>