The Fall of the House of Usher
What is the author's style in The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe?
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The Fall of the House of Usher is considered a preeminent example of Gothic short fiction with its focus on such topics as incest, terminal illness, mental breakdown, and death. Gothic fiction also frequently takes place in medieval-like settings; the desolate, ancient, and decaying Usher mansion is ideally suited for this story.
The Fall of the House of Usher