The Red Death plague is a fictional disease created by Edgar Allan Poe. It is characterized by profuse bleeding.
While Poe named his fictional disease the "red death," it is likely intended to be distinct from the "black death," more commonly known as the plague. The "red" in Red Death is descriptive, highlighting the significant bleeding associated with this fictitious illness.
| Feature | Red Death Plague (Fictional) | Black Death (Historical) |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Edgar Allan Poe's imagination | Bacterial infection |
| Key Symptom | Profuse bleeding | Buboes, fever |
| Real/Fictional | Fictional | Real |
