The Fall of the House of Usher

'The Fall of the House of Usher' is a short story by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in 1839. It recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan before it is—quite literally—rent asunder. With amazing economy, Poe plunges the reader into a state of deliciously agonizing suspense. It's a must-read for fans of the golden era of horror writing. This story is one of Poe's best known short stories, and often regarded as his best.