The Fall Of The House Of Usher: Short Story

Edgar Allan Poe

Jan 2013 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Roderick Usher’s fate is inextricably intertwined with that of his sister, Madeline, and that of their estate. As one falls, so do they all. “The Fall of the House of Usher” is considered Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest work, and a masterpiece of Gothic horror.

A pioneer of the short story genre, Poe’s stories typically captured themes of the macabre and included elements of the mysterious. His better-known stories include “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”, “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Tell-Tale Heart”.

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Ratings and reviews

The Fall of the House of Usher was a creepy and atmospheric story that stayed with me long after I finished it. Poe's writing is masterful, and he creates a truly haunting atmosphere. The characters are all so strange and unsettling, and the ending is truly chilling. If you're looking for a scary story that will stay with you, I highly recommend this one.

The Fall of the House of Usher is a really creepy and atmospheric story. It's about a man who visits his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, at his family's decaying mansion. The story is full of suspense and mystery, and it's sure to give you chills. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes a good scare.

The Fall of the House of Usher was a haunting exploration of madness and decay. Poe's imagery was vivid, and the atmosphere was incredibly creepy. It's a must-read for fans of gothic horror

About the author

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–49) reigned unrivaled in his mastery of mystery during his lifetime and is now widely held to be a central figure of Romanticism and gothic horror in American literature. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was orphaned at age three, was expelled from West Point for gambling, and later became a well-regarded literary critic and editor. "The Raven," published in 1845, made Poe famous. He died in 1849 under what remain mysterious circumstances and is buried in Baltimore, Maryland.