Edgar Allen Poe did not invent the gothic mode of writing, but from the first few lines of "The Fall of the House of Usher" it is evident that he completely adopted the style. ... Edgar Allen Poe's application of gothic in "The Fall of the House of Usher" perfectly shows the many ways gothic can be used, as he uses it to make implications on both the theme and setting, and also the historical and cultural aspects of the story. ... By describing the scenery of this story in a dark and gothic tone, Poe lets the reader know what the events later on may unfold. Beyon...

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The Fall of the House of Usher The nineteenth century heralded the birth of one of the greatest Gothic writers of all time - Edgar Allen Poe. Poe captivated audiences by inducing a sense of dread in the reader, which was unparalleled by any other author. ... Poe believed that the worst occurrence one could endure was mental disintegration. ... One can tell that Poe uses his own fears to induce a feeling of terror in the reader. ... These fears haunted Poe all his life, and what better way to convey them then through his legacy - his writings. ...

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