The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories

Name: The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784878511
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By Edgar Allan Poe

Series: Vintage American Gothic

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In The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories, Edgar Allan Poe presents a collection of eerie tales that explore themes of madness, isolation, and supernatural events. The main story revolves around a mysterious mansion and the unsettling experiences of the narrator as he visits the last remaining members of the Usher family. This anthology showcases Poe's mastery of crafting atmospheric horror and gripping suspense.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to tales that explore the eerie and the macabre, with intricate plots that delve into the complex layers of human psychology. Edgar Allan Poe's masterful use of suspense and atmosphere will transport you to a world filled with mysterious decay and supernatural elements, keeping you enthralled from start to finish.

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories

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'The most original genius that America has produced' – Alfred, Lord Tennyson

VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIES

Spine-tingling, mind-altering, and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.

Edgar Allan Poe was a writer of uncommon talent; in The Murders in the Rue Morgue he created the genre of detective fiction while his genius for finding the strangeness lurking within us all has been an influence on everyone from Freud to Hollywood.

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories is a complete collection of all his short stories and novellas. It contains well-known tales such as The Pit and the Pendulum and The Tell-Tale Heart, alongside hidden gems that both unsettle and enthral the reader.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviews praise Edgar Allan Poe's work for its haunting and original exploration of macabre themes, influencing a wide range of writers. His stories, such as those in The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Selected Stories, are noted for their dark humour and modern resonance. Poe's exceptional imaginative capacity and mastery of language and literary technique are also highlighted as key factors in his enduring fame.

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ISBN: 9781784878511

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, USA, in 1809. Poe, short story writer, editor and critic, he is best known for his macabre tales and as the progenitor of the detective story. He died in 1849, in mysterious circumstances, at the age of forty.