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The Fall of the House of Usher
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bookshelves: classics, horror, almost-fav, best-short-stories, free-domain, shorts
Jan 13, 2023
bookshelves: classics, horror, almost-fav, best-short-stories, free-domain, shorts
Some fall!
An unnamed character receives a letter from an old friend beseeching to urgently visit him at his mansion. A strange malady has befallen Roderick and Madeline Usher, last descendants of the prestigious Usher family.
This was a very decent short read. A strange beginning, followed by an interesting middle, and culminated with aterrific horrific ending. Quite gripping, and moderately paced. Admirable prose; not exactly easy to read, but great nonetheless. A masterpiece of the immortal Poe, considered along with The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Cask of Amontillado, one of his best works ever. A fairly recommendable read, for the classical horror aficionado.
*** House of Usher (1960) is an acceptable adaptation at best. The movie seriously deviates from the original plot, but in a refreshing innovative way. The general idea is honored, but unlike the book, Madeline Usher takes a major protagonism in the film as a love interest of the narrator, Winthrop. Admirable performance by Price as Roderick, and an okayish Damon and Fahey. The special effects were a bit lacking, although consistent with the era it was filmed. The film score felt awkward and sometimes very out of place. An interesting adaptation, not exactly faithful to the book, but good enough to watch.
It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1839] [36p] [Horror] [3.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★☆☆ The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
★★☆☆☆ The Complete Stories and Poems
★★★☆☆ The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings
★★★☆☆ The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales
★☆☆☆☆ The Raven and Other Poems
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¡Alta caída!
Un no nombrado personaje recibe una carta de un viejo amigo rogándole visitarlo urgentemente en su mansión. Una extraña enfermedad ha caído sobre Roderick y Madeline Usher, últimos descendientes de la prestigiosa familia Usher.
Esta fue una lectura corta muy decente. Un extraño comienzo, seguido por un interesante desarrollo, y culminado con unfantástico horrorífico final. Bastante atrapante, y de ritmo moderado. Prosa admirable; no exactamente fácil de leer, pero sin embargo genial. Una pieza maestra del inmortal Poe, considerada junto con El Corazón Delator, El Gato Negro, y El Barril de Amontillado, uno de sus mejores obras jamás. Una lectura bastante recomendable, para el aficionado del terror clásico.
*** Casa de Usher (1960) es una aceptable adaptación cuando mucho. La película se desvía seriamente de la trama original, pero en una forma refrescante e innovadora. La idea general es honrada, pero a diferencia del libro, Madeline Usher adquiere un gran protagonismo en la película como un interés de amor del narrador, Winthrop. Actuación admirable de Price como Roderick, y un regular Damon y Fahey. Los efectos especiales fueron algo flojos, pero consistentes con la era en que fue filmada. La música se sintió extraña y a veces muy fuera de lugar. Una interesante adaptación, no exactamente fiel al libro, pero suficientemente buena para verla.
Es dominio público. Lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1839] [36p] [Terror] [Recomendable]
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An unnamed character receives a letter from an old friend beseeching to urgently visit him at his mansion. A strange malady has befallen Roderick and Madeline Usher, last descendants of the prestigious Usher family.
This was a very decent short read. A strange beginning, followed by an interesting middle, and culminated with a
*** House of Usher (1960) is an acceptable adaptation at best. The movie seriously deviates from the original plot, but in a refreshing innovative way. The general idea is honored, but unlike the book, Madeline Usher takes a major protagonism in the film as a love interest of the narrator, Winthrop. Admirable performance by Price as Roderick, and an okayish Damon and Fahey. The special effects were a bit lacking, although consistent with the era it was filmed. The film score felt awkward and sometimes very out of place. An interesting adaptation, not exactly faithful to the book, but good enough to watch.
It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1839] [36p] [Horror] [3.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★☆☆ The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
★★☆☆☆ The Complete Stories and Poems
★★★☆☆ The Tell-Tale Heart and Other Writings
★★★☆☆ The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales
★☆☆☆☆ The Raven and Other Poems
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¡Alta caída!
Un no nombrado personaje recibe una carta de un viejo amigo rogándole visitarlo urgentemente en su mansión. Una extraña enfermedad ha caído sobre Roderick y Madeline Usher, últimos descendientes de la prestigiosa familia Usher.
Esta fue una lectura corta muy decente. Un extraño comienzo, seguido por un interesante desarrollo, y culminado con un
*** Casa de Usher (1960) es una aceptable adaptación cuando mucho. La película se desvía seriamente de la trama original, pero en una forma refrescante e innovadora. La idea general es honrada, pero a diferencia del libro, Madeline Usher adquiere un gran protagonismo en la película como un interés de amor del narrador, Winthrop. Actuación admirable de Price como Roderick, y un regular Damon y Fahey. Los efectos especiales fueron algo flojos, pero consistentes con la era en que fue filmada. La música se sintió extraña y a veces muy fuera de lugar. Una interesante adaptación, no exactamente fiel al libro, pero suficientemente buena para verla.
Es dominio público. Lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1839] [36p] [Terror] [Recomendable]
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Jan 13, 2023 05:42AM
Oh this is on my radar! Thank you for the review and the link, I think now I want to read it next!
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inciminci wrote: "Oh this is on my radar! Thank you for the review and the link, I think now I want to read it next!"Thank you Inci! Hope you like it! The link was broken but now it's fixed :p
Paul wrote: "Good review! 'Tell tale heart' is my favorite."Thank you Paul! Hoping to read that one soon :D
Tell tale heart is wow. Sounds like this was a good read too. There's a movie too? Woo, had no idea.
Srivalli wrote: "Tell tale heart is wow. Sounds like this was a good read too. There's a movie too? Woo, had no idea."Thank you Srivalli! The Tell-Tale Heart is soon next. Apparently there are many adaptations, but I think the 1960 version is the one to watch. Not to mention the upcoming Netflix series.
Glad you enjoyed this one so much! I've been meaning to reread some Poe, so it was fun seeing this pop up in my feed - excellent review!
Berengaria wrote: "I agree, The Tell Tale Heart is a brilliant read. One of is absolute best!"Timeless classical, or so I hear. Hoping to read that one soon as well :D
A wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one so much! I've been meaning to reread some Poe, so it was fun seeing this pop up in my feed - excellent review!"Thank you Mac! I guess this one or any of the other mentioned is word rereading. And I remember you fiercely defending "The Cask of Amontillado" lol
Hanna wrote: "Thanks for the movie recommendation too! Great review!"Thank you Hanna! Hope you like it :)
Federico wrote: "Apparently there are many adaptations, but I think the 1960 version is the one to watch. Not to mention the upcoming Netflix series."Ohh okay. I don't have much idea about movies (TV shows). Hope it is as good as the short story. :)
Alta historia. Me alegra que la disfrutaras, Fede. Muy linda reseña. Mi hija menor se negó a leer cuentos de Poe durante años porque su madre (no sé quién será esa tórpida mujer...) le leyó "El Corazón Delator" a los 6 años 😂 (por lo menos se ve que lo entendió...)
Bueno, pero usted ya está más grandecito, Fede, así que no se va a asustar. Espero.
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A. wrote: "Alta historia. Me alegra que la disfrutaras, Fede. Muy linda reseña. Mi hija menor se negó a leer cuentos de Poe durante años porque su madre (no sé quién será esa tórpida mujer...) le leyó "El Co..."
A los 6 años jajja. Su madre seguramente estaba ansiosa por inculcarle
Katerina wrote: "This was a great story! Hard to read, agree to that! Great review!"Thank you Katerina :) !
Jan wrote: "I need to get off my butt and read some Poe! Fab review, Federico!"Thank you Jan! It's merely 36 pages so you don't need to get off your butt for too long lol.
I really need to try Poe, this sounds like such an excellent and quick read! I am so glad you enjoyed it Federico! Wonderful review! 🙂
Ellie wrote: "I really need to try Poe, this sounds like such an excellent and quick read! I am so glad you enjoyed it Federico! Wonderful review! 🙂"Quick and painless... sort of xD. Thank you Ellie!
Nice review, Federico! I am not a big Poe fan, but Tell-Tale Heart is one of my all-time favourite short stories. Will await your thoughts on it whenever you get to it. In the meantime, saving this link in my bookmarks. :)
La caída de la casa Usher es uno de mis favoritos del autor. Aunque el que más "escalofríos" me ha dado es Hop Frog
Rosh [busy week: trying to catch up!] wrote: "Nice review, Federico! I am not a big Poe fan, but Tell-Tale Heart is one of my all-time favourite short stories. Will await your thoughts on it whenever you get to it. In the meantime, saving this..."Thank you Rosh! You are to nice for horror lol. Will try the Tell-Tale Heart when I get a chance. Hope this one doesn't scare you too much if you ever get to it ;)
Yani wrote: "La caída de la casa Usher es uno de mis favoritos del autor. Aunque el que más "escalofríos" me ha dado es Hop Frog"Tengo una colección de Poe dando vueltas, espero encontrar ese ahí. Gracias Yani !
Tom wrote: "Great review Federico! The ending was definitely horrific."THAT ENDING o.O ! Thank you Tom ! Glad you loved it too :D
oh wow! so happy to see this was so enjoyable for youuuuuu & thanks for linking the story! sounds so promising :) x
Chantel wrote: "oh wow! so happy to see this was so enjoyable for youuuuuu & thanks for linking the story! sounds so promising :) x"Classical horror at its finest. Thank you Chantel !
Randall wrote: "Yay! It always makes me happy when someone enjoys reading Edgar Allan Poe."It's a good one. Thank you Randall !
Great review Federico! I definitely need to read some Edgar Allan Poe. I have never read anything from him yet, but he is on my list! :)
Rachel wrote: "Great review Federico! I definitely need to read some Edgar Allan Poe. I have never read anything from him yet, but he is on my list! :)"Thank you Rachel! Just last year was my first time reading Lovecraft, so you know, the day does eventually arrive on its own :)
*gasps* How did come across this one before “The Tell-tale Heart”?? I’ve never seen that happen before XD
Terrific (concise) review, Federico! In related news: My cousin's kids LOVE Poe, and one year for Halloween, her son dressed up as Poe, and her daughter as the raven. None of the kids at school knew who they "were," but Daun and I thought they were the coolest kids EVER!
Dann wrote: "*gasps* How did come across this one before “The Tell-tale Heart”?? I’ve never seen that happen before XD"At this point that one will be the last lol xD
Sarah wrote: "Terrific (concise) review, Federico! In related news: My cousin's kids LOVE Poe, and one year for Halloween, her son dressed up as Poe, and her daughter as the raven. None of the kids at school k..."
Coolest kids indeed lol :D
Pang wrote: "Ahhh horror? I read your review. At first, I even think it's Gothic or something like that! xD"I read many reviews saying it's gothic. Can it be both? Gothic horror xD? Honestly I don't know how to distinguish between the two genres, I guess I'll have to research that lol
Muy buena reseña, Fede. Me alegra que te haya gustado este cuento tanto como a mí; el final es uno de esos momentos que, a pesar del tiempo, no he olvidado, y seguirá conmigo seguro. Saludos y ten buenas lecturas! :)
Shey wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this, Federico! I hope you find more enjoyable reads. #AvoidTheMeh 😏💖"Trying to, but Meh is part of life lol. Thank you Shey :)














