Today in History (August 19)
1843 The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe published ⭐
An unnamed narrator, who suffers from alcoholism, has a
strong affection for pets, until he perversely turns to abusing them.
1914 Elmer Rice's play "On Trial" premieres
in NYC
It was the first play to employ on stage the motion-picture
technique of flashbacks, in this case to present the recollections of witnesses
at a trial.
1999 Ghostwritten by David Mitchell is published (UK)
The story takes place mainly around East Asia, but also
moves through Russia, Britain, the US and Ireland. It is written episodically;
each chapter details a different story and central character, although they are
all interlinked through seemingly coincidental events.
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