The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings: Poems, Tales, Essays, and Reviews by Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings: Poems, Tales, Essays, and Reviews

Edgar Allan Poe

544 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)

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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...

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Moods

dark 97%
mysterious 81%
tense 55%
challenging 29%
reflective 27%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 16%
informative 12%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 10% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | N/A: 19% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 15% | No: 8%

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