num_pages: 36
description: Take the plunge. Dive into this classic from the singular mind of Edgar Allan Poe, who is widely regarded as the short story master of horror fiction. "The Fall .. " recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan before it is -- quite literally -- rent asunder. With amazing economy, Poe plunges the reader into a state of deliciously agonizing suspense. It's a must-read for fans of the golden era of horror writing. "The Fall .." is one of Poe's best known short stories - if not the best.Librarian's note: this entry is for the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher." Collections of short stories by the author, such as "The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales," can be found elsewhere on Goodreads.
language: English
title: The Fall of the House of Usher
titlecomplete: The Fall of the House of Usher
characters: Madeline Usher, The servant, the valet, and the doctor (The Fall of the House of Usher), Roderick Usher, The narrator (The Fall of the House of Usher)
genres: Classics, American, Mystery, Gothic, Short Stories, School, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 59464
publisher: BookSurge Classics