The Fall of the House of Usher: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Fall of the House of Usher is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story first published in 1839. A narrator visits his ailing childhood friend Roderick Usher at his decaying family mansion. There he encounters Roderick's mysterious twin sister Madeline, who suffers from a strange illness. As the atmosphere grows increasingly oppressive, the house itself seems alive with malevolent energy. When Madeline is entombed within the estate, terrifying sounds begin echoing through the halls, building toward a shocking climax that binds the fate of the twins to their ancestral home.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fall of the House of Usher
- Author credits: Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gothic fiction
- Horror tales
- Short stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Movie Books
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