1. Fall of the Usher House - Edgar Poe
The Fall of The Usher House "The Fall of the House of Usher,'' written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1839, is regarded as an early and supreme example of the Gothic horror story, though Poe ascribed the term "arabesque'' to this and other similar works, a term that he felt best described its flowery, ornate prose. Featuring supernatural theatrics, which critics have interpreted a number of ways, the story exhibits Poe's concept of "art for art's sake," the idea that a story should be devoid of social, political, or moral teaching. ... This philosophy of "art for art'...
- Word Count: 1485
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School