The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings
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The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings
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Author : Edgar Allan Poe
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2003-03-27
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings written by Edgar Allan Poe and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-27 with Literary Collections categories.
This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In the Tell Tale Heart, a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum and the Cask of Amontillado explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings
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Author : Edgar Allan Poe
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2003-03-27
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings written by Edgar Allan Poe and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-27 with Fiction categories.
The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings is a collection that displays the full force of Edgar Allen Poe's mastery of both Gothic horror and the short story form. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by David Galloway. This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. 'The Fall of the House of Usher' is a slow-burning Gothic horror, describing the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In 'The Tell-Tale Heart', a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as 'The Pit and the Pendulum', 'The Raven' and 'The Cask of Amontillado' explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate. In his introduction David Galloway re-examines the myths surrounding Poe's life and reputation. This edition includes a new chronology and suggestions for further reading. Although dissipated in his youth and plagued by mental instability towards the end of his life, Boston-born Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) had a variety of occupations, including service in the US army and magazine editor, as well as his remarkable literary output. If you enjoyed The Fall of the House of Usher, you might like Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, also available in Penguin Classics. 'The most original genius that America has produced' Alfred, Lord Tennyson 'Poe has entered our popular consciousness as no other American writer' The New York Times Book Review
The Fall Of The House Of Usher
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Author : Edgar Allan Poe
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2024-10-21
The Fall Of The House Of Usher written by Edgar Allan Poe and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-21 with Fiction categories.
Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with his gothic masterpiece, "The Fall of the House of Usher." This chilling tale of despair and madness invites readers into a crumbling mansion where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur, leaving an indelible mark on the soul. As Poe unveils the tragic story of Roderick Usher and his sister Madeline, you’ll experience the psychological torment and eerie atmosphere that defines this classic. The narrative masterfully explores themes of isolation, fear, and the inexorable grip of fate.But here’s a question to ponder: What drives a family to the brink of destruction, and how does the weight of the past shape our present? Poe’s eerie storytelling prompts you to confront the shadows lurking within the human psyche. Delight in the rich, atmospheric language that paints vivid images of decay and despair. Each word is meticulously crafted, pulling you deeper into the Usher family's tragic plight and the mysteries that surround them. Are you prepared to confront the haunting truths within "The Fall of the House of Usher"?Engage with a narrative that not only captivates but also chills to the bone. This tale is an invitation to explore the darker aspects of the human experience. This is your chance to delve into the depths of Poe’s genius. Will you dare to uncover the secrets that lie within the walls of the House of Usher?Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this literary classic. Purchase "The Fall of the House of Usher" now, and let the chilling tale sweep you into a world of gothic intrigue!
The Cambridge Companion To Edgar Allan Poe
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Author : Kevin J. Hayes
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-04-25
The Cambridge Companion To Edgar Allan Poe written by Kevin J. Hayes and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This collection of specially-commissioned essays by experts in the field explores key dimensions of Edgar Allan Poe's work and life. Contributions provide a series of alternative perspectives on one of the most enigmatic and controversial American writers. The essays, specially tailored to the needs of undergraduates, examine all of Poe's major writings, his poetry, short stories and criticism, and place his work in a variety of literary, cultural and political contexts. They situate his imaginative writings in relation to different modes of writing: humor, Gothicism, anti-slavery tracts, science fiction, the detective story, and sentimental fiction. Three chapters examine specific works: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Raven', and 'Ulalume'. The volume features a detailed chronology and a comprehensive guide to further reading, and will be of interest to students and scholars alike.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings
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Author : Edgar Allan Poe
language : en
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Release Date : 1995-08
The Fall Of The House Of Usher And Other Writings written by Edgar Allan Poe and has been published by Dramatic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-08 with Fiction categories.
What Moves The Dead
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Author : T. Kingfisher
language : en
Publisher: Titan Books
Release Date : 2022-10-18
What Moves The Dead written by T. Kingfisher and has been published by Titan Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-18 with Fiction categories.
An instant USA Today & Indie bestseller. Winner of the Locus Award for Best Horror Novel 2023. From the multi-award-winning author of The Twisted Ones comes What Moves the Dead, a gripping and atmospheric retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Fall of the House of Usher." When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruritania. What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves. Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher
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Author : Matthew K. Manning
language : en
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Release Date : 2013
The Fall Of The House Of Usher written by Matthew K. Manning and has been published by Capstone Classroom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Retold in graphic novel form, the narrator visits Roderick Usher, who is dying under the spell of a family curse, and witnesses the final destruction of the Usher family.
The Philosophy Of Furniture
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Author : Edgar Allan Poe
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-07-17
The Philosophy Of Furniture written by Edgar Allan Poe and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-17 with History categories.
"The Philosophy of Furniture" is an essay written by American author Edgar Allan Poe published in 1840. An unusual work by Poe, whose more typical works include horror tales like "The Tell-Tale Heart," the essay is essentially Poe's theories on interior decorating. Poe begins by suggesting that the English are the "supreme" examples of internal decoration, above the Italians, French, Chinese, Scotch, Dutch, Spanish and Russians. "Yankees," he says, "are preposterous." He blames this American failing on a lack of aristocracy by blood, having instead "an aristocracy of dollars." Because of that, decoration in America has become a "mere parade of costly appurtenances" to create an "impression of the beautiful." He contrasts this with England, where wealth is not the loftiest ambition to constitute "nobility." As a result, Poe says, "there could be nothing more directly offensive to the eye of an artist than the interior of what is termed the United States... a well-furnished apartment." Because decorating rooms is a form of art, it should be judged similarly to any other work of art. The elements of a room should work well together, just as in a painting. Poe begins giving his advice, starting with curtains. Excessive drapery, he says, is "irreconcilable with good taste." Curtains should be chosen based on the general character of the room. He puts strong emphasis on carpets, which he calls "the soul of the apartment." From the carpet, the colors and forms of the rest of the room can be determined. He recommends patterns "of no meaning," as "the abomination of flowers or representations of well-known objects of any kind should not be endured." Carpets, curtains, tapestry, or even ottoman coverings and upholstery of any kind should be "rigidly Arabesque." Gaudy patterns "glorious with all hues" are a cloth version of a kaleidoscope and only serve worshipers of Mammon. Gas lighting is "inadmissible," Poe says, because it is harsh and unsteady. "No one having both brains and eyes will use it," he says. He also dismisses large chandeliers as "the quintessence of all that is false in taste or preposterous in folly." Edgar Allan Poe (born Edgar Poe; January 19, 1809 - October 7, 1849) was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Born in Boston, he was the second child of two actors. His father abandoned the family in 1810, and his mother died the following year. Thus orphaned, the child was taken in by John and Frances Allan, of Richmond, Virginia. Although they never formally adopted him, Poe was with them well into young adulthood. Tension developed later as John Allan and Edgar repeatedly clashed over debts, including those incurred by gambling, and the cost of secondary education for the young man. Poe attended the University of Virginia for one semester but left due to lack of money. Poe quarreled with Allan over the funds for his education and enlisted in the Army in 1827 under an assumed name. It was at this time his publishing career began, albeit humbly, with an anonymous collection of poems, Tamerlane and Other Poems (1827), credited only to "a Bostonian." With the death of Frances Allan in 1829, Poe and Allan reached a temporary rapprochement. Later failing as an officer's cadet at West Point and declaring a firm wish to be a poet and writer, Poe parted ways with John Allan.
Usher S Passing
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Author : Robert R. McCammon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Usher S Passing written by Robert R. McCammon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Arms transfers categories.
"Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's classic story "Fall of the House of Usher," Robert McCammon makes a dazzling leap of imagination in this enormously entertaining and truly frightening novel. Usher's Passing asks what if the Usher story hadn't ended with the deaths of Roderick and Madeline over a century ago? What if they'd had a brother to carry the family name--and infamous legacy--into the future? Set in North Carolina in the present, Usher's Passing begins weaving its spell with the arrival of Rix Usher at the deathbed of his father. The powerful patriarch must hand over the family scepter to one of his three children. An antiwar activist, Rix want no part of the $10 billion Usher Armaments business. His sister's drug habit and brother's gambling and drinking hardly recommend either for a position of such extraordinary wealth and influence. But whoever is chosen stand to inherit not only the lucrative business of destruction...not only the vast opulent estate that legend says is haunted by nightmarish creatures...but all the horrifying secrets of the Usher family's mad heritage. In Usher's Passing, each of five generations hs a tale to tell, and their stories move across time to lead Rix Usher into the haunted heart of Usherland, where he must face both who he is--and what he is."--Dust jacket flap.
The Palgrave Encyclopedia Of Urban Literary Studies
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Author : Jeremy Tambling
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-10-29
The Palgrave Encyclopedia Of Urban Literary Studies written by Jeremy Tambling and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-29 with Literary Criticism categories.
This encyclopaedia will be an indispensable resource and recourse for all who are thinking about cities and the urban, and the relation of cities to literature, and to ways of writing about cities. Covering a vast terrain, this work will include entries on theorists, individual writers, individual cities, countries, cities in relation to the arts, film and music, urban space, pre/early and modern cities, concepts and movements and definitions amongst others. Written by an international team of contributors, this will be the first resource of its kind to pull together such a comprehensive overview of the field.