The Fall of the House of Usher (1839) | by Edgar Allan Poe
Immerse in Poe’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’—a tale of eerie decay, psychological depth, and the haunting end of a family’s legacy
Immerse in Poe’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’—a tale of eerie decay, psychological depth, and the haunting end of a family’s legacy
Hoffman defines what he believes are Poe’s themes in “The Fall of the House of Usher,” including incest, murder, and madness. He concludes that the tale is an allegory about the artist and his creation.
In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune—for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.
A furious Frederick sets out to handle unfinished business. Madeline receives an ominous message at an old haunt. Dupin grows wary of Roderick’s motives.
Pym digs up disturbing information on Verna. With her marriage on the decline, Tamerlane hosts a turbulent product launch that shatters expectations.
Victorine inches closer to testing her heart technology on a patient until tensions erupt between her and Alessandra. Dupin makes a chilling confession.
Leo adopts a black cat who soon brings evil–and a mysterious woman–into his home, while Roderick struggles with terrifying hallucinations.
In charge of the Ushers’ publicity, Camille conspires to spin controversy in her family’s favor and expose the grim details of her sister’s experiments.
Motivated by money and revenge, Perry hosts an exclusive masque-rave that takes a twisted turn. A young Roderick pitches a revolutionary new opioid.
A wealthy CEO faces a criminal investigation amid tragedy, trauma, and a supernatural threat. The Usher family learns an informant lurks among them.
I cannot, for my soul, remember how, when, or even precisely where, I first became acquainted with the lady Ligeia. Long years have since elapsed, and my memory is feeble through much suffering.
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