The Fall of the House of Usher

The Fall of the House of Usher recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan before it is -- quite literally -- rent asunder. With amazing economy, Poe plunges the reader into a state of deliciously agonizing suspense. It's a must-read for fans of the golden era of horror writing. The Fall of the House of Usher is one of Poe's best known short stories - if not the best.