The Fall of the House of Usher

Author: Poe, Edgar Allan

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" follows the unsettling tale of a man who visits his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, in his decaying ancestral home. As the protagonist delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Usher family, he becomes entangled in a web of madness, fear, and supernatural occurrences. With each passing moment, the house itself seems to mirror the deteriorating mental state of its inhabitants, leading to a chilling climax that will leave readers questioning reality.

Genres: Gothic fiction, horror, psychological thriller

Themes: Madness, decay, the power of the mind, isolation, the supernatural

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