The Fall of the House of Usher

"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe is a gothic short story written during the early 19th century. This narrative provides a deep exploration of themes such as mental illness, family decay, and the interplay between the human psyche and physical surroundings. The story revolves around an unnamed narrator who visits his childhood friend, Roderick Usher, in the Usher family mansion, a place steeped in gloom and mystery.