The Fall of the House of Usher: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839 in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine, then included in the collection Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque in 1840. The short story, a work of Gothic fiction, includes themes of madness, family, isolation, and metaphysical identities.
Quick facts about The Fall of the House of Usher
- Title: The Fall of the House of Usher
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- First published: 1704
- Genre: american fiction (fictional works by one author), short stories (single author), american horror tales
- OpenLibrary ID: OL41078W
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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Fall of the House of Usher about?
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839 in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine, then included in the collection Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque in 1840.
Who wrote The Fall of the House of Usher?
The Fall of the House of Usher was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
When was The Fall of the House of Usher published?
The Fall of the House of Usher was first published in 1704.
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