The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

The Fall of the House of Usher

Edgar Allan Poe

78 pages • first pub 1839 (editions)

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Description

A man discovers a gruesome family curse at his future brother-in-law's mansion. This short story was written by Edgar Allan Poe.

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Moods

dark 95%
mysterious 77%
tense 57%
challenging 12%
sad 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 6%
adventurous 5%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 31%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | Character: 29% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.68

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