The Fall of the House of Usher
About this book
"The Fall of the House of Usher" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1839 in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine, then included in the collection Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque in 1840. The short story, a work of Gothic fiction, includes themes of madness, family, isolation, and metaphysical identities.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 93104 readers · 36 pages · ≈ 40 min · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Fall of the House of Usher?
About ≈ 40 min — 36 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Fall of the House of Usher?
36 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Fall of the House of Usher?
It sits on the Short Stories, Horror, Fiction shelves.
Is The Fall of the House of Usher in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Fall of the House of Usher?
The main characters include Roderick Usher, Madeline Usher, Ethelred.
Who wrote The Fall of the House of Usher?
Edgar Allan Poe.
Where can I read The Fall of the House of Usher online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library