Discussion: The Fall of the House of Usher

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Description: The Fall of the House of Usher is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe that is a quintessential example of Gothic horror. The narrative centers around an unnamed narrator who visits the crumbling mansion of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. The story delves into themes of mental illness, isolation, and decay, as Roderick's deteriorating mental state mirrors the physical collapse of his ancestral home. As the house itself seems to take on a life of its own, the tale builds to a haunting climax, culminating in the tragic destruction of both Roderick and his house.

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