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About the Author

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Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 19, 1809, the second son of David Poe, an actor, and his actress wife, Elizabeth […]

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Overview

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“The Fall of the House of Usher” is one of Poe’s most popular short stories. Moreover, analyzing this story provides a basis for understanding Poe’s […]

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Setting

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With the exception of “The Gold Bug” and “Murders in the Rue Morgue,” Poe’s settings are usually remote in time and space, enhancing the story’s […]

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Themes and Characters

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Except for a servant, a valet, and a family physician, who appear in the opening scenes and are never mentioned again, the characters of the […]

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Literary Qualities

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Poe’s literary skill is readily apparent in “The Fall of the House of Usher,” and one of his most vivid techniques is the story’s tone. […]

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Social Sensitivity

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Poe’s literary theory repeatedly stressed art for art’s sake, an idea somewhat removed from the era’s general literary belief that literature should teach or preach […]

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Topics for Discussion

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1. Poe precedes his stories with prefatory quotations that relate to theme and plot. Explain how de Beranger’s quotation applies to “The Fall of the […]

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Ideas for Reports and Papers

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1. After explaining Poe’s “single effect” theory, apply it to one or two of Poe’s other stories by narrowing the focus and concentrating on one […]

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Related Titles

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For a more comprehensive understanding of Poe’s literary philosophy, one should read his “Philosophy of Composition,” in which he discusses how he composed “The Raven” […]