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The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales

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Classics Horror Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fantasy

by Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen Marlowe

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4.14 (57.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1960
description 400 pages

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen Marlowe holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 57.3K reader ratings. First published in 1960. The book spans 400 pages.

About The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales

The eerie tales of Edgar Allan Poe remain among the most brilliant and influential works in American literature. Some of the celebrated tales contained in this unique volume include: the world's first two detective stories -- "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "The Purloined Letter"; and three stories sure to make a reader's hair stand on end -- "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Tell-Tale Heart", and "The Masque of the Red Death".-- Includes a New Introduction by Stephen Marlowe, author of The Memoirs of Christopher Columbus and The Lighthouse at the End of the World-- The Signet Classic Edition of "The Fall of the House of Usher" has over 250,000 copies in print!

Detail Value
Author Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen Marlowe
Published 1960
Pages 400
Genres Classics, Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.14 / 5.00
Total Ratings 57,265

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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57.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.14, The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales?

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales worth reading?

Based on 57.3K reader ratings, The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales?

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales has 400 pages.

Who wrote The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales?

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales was written by Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen Marlowe. It was first published in 1960.

What is the ISBN for The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales?

The ISBN-13 for The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales is 9780451526760.0.

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