A close analysis of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher.'

A close analysis of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Fall Of The House Of Usher.' Critics such as Eino Railo and Mario Praz include gothic writings in their definitions of romanticism where gothic becomes the darker, negative side to romanticism. Due to his intense focus on life, emotions (particularly that of terror: a staple in gothic fiction) and the existence of the human race, Poe is often grouped with other writers in the Romantic period. …

…lambaste the work of Poe as "fanciful ramblings," the careful thought out narration, sensible characterisation, and appropriate diction assualts our senses and instils fear. "The Fall of the House of Usher" is an even better story if analysed correctly. The story of a man loosing his mind has rarely been presented so imaginatively. Word count: 1399 Bibliography 1. Edgar Allen Poe: The Fall Of The House Of Usher and Other Writings: Penguin 1986: ISBN 0140432914 2. Fred Botting: Gothic: Routledge 1996