The Fall of the House of Usher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "The Fall of the House of Usher" |
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Illustration by Harry Clarke, 1919
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| Author | Edgar Allan Poe |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Horror |
| Published in | Burton's Gentleman's Magazine |
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| Publication date | September 1839 |
The Fall of the House of Usher is a famous short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. It first appeared in a magazine called Burton's Gentleman's Magazine in September 1839. Later, it was included in a book of Poe's stories. A poem called "The Haunted Palace" is also part of this story. In 1960, a movie based on the story was made, starring Vincent Price and Myrna Fahey.
What the Story is About
This story is told by a friend of Roderick Usher. The friend's name is not mentioned. Roderick believes he is very sick and might be dying. His old family house also seems to be falling apart.
Roderick has a sister named Madeleine. She becomes very ill and seems to fall into a deep sleep. She looks as if she has died.
Roderick knows that Madeleine is not truly dead. He places her in the family tomb. One stormy night, Madeleine rises from the tomb. She finds her brother, Roderick. She is truly dead this time. Roderick dies from fear. The old house then crumbles and falls into a nearby lake. The narrator quickly leaves and sees the water cover the spot where the house once stood.
Images for kids
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Home of Hezekiah Usher's son, Hezekiah
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1894 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley
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"The Fall of the House of Usher" first appeared in Burton's.
See also
In Spanish: La caída de la Casa Usher para niños
