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The Fall of the House of Usher

Edgar Allan Poe
eng. The Fall of the House of Usher · 1839
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Deconstruction of the human psyche and mind through an atmosphere of horror and madness.
  • Exploration of the theme of heredity and the decline of a family, both physically and morally.
  • The influence of the environment and architecture on a person's mental state.
  • The theme of duality and mirroring, reflected in the relationship between the Usher siblings.
  • The symbolism of the house as a reflection of its inhabitants' inner state.
  • The inevitability of destruction and death as a metaphor for moral and physical decline.
The Fall of the House of Usher
Date of publication: 1 November 2024
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Author: 
Edgar Allan Poe
Original title: eng. The Fall of the House of Usher · 1839
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