Tale Blazers: American Literature: The Fall of the House of Usher (Other)

from marsap

"The Fall of the House of Usher" recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan-narrated by the boyhood friend of Roderick Usher. It is a gothic horror story and a great example of how an author such as Poe gets straight to the point. It is ...

from jonfaith

Not to dote along a cliche, but it was simply thrilling detour: a bit purple perhaps, but enjoyable.

from DeltaQueen50

Edgar Allan Poe is considered to be one of the masters of short horror fiction and The Fall of the House of Usher, originally published in 1839, is a classic example of his skill. In about 40 pages this story touches on many Gothic elements such as a haunted house, a mysterious illness, a cursed ...

from CayenneEllis

I really enjoyed this little short story (novelette? It seems to rich and full to be called a short story). I think this is a story that could really benefit from re-reads (and re-re-reads and re-re-re-reads). The story grabs you from the opening description of the house of Usher, especially with...

from thornton37814

A gothic tale by Poe as the narrator visits an old friend. Things don't quite seem right, and the story quickly turns into a tale of horror. I'm pretty sure I read this at some point in the past, but it was a nice change of pace.