The Fall of the House of Usher and the Raven

In these quintessential works of Gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe masterfully explores themes of decay, madness, and despair. The Fall of the House of Usher tells the haunting story of a crumbling mansion and its cursed inhabitants, delving into psychological terror and the supernatural. The Raven, a melancholic poem, captures the torment of a grieving man visited by a mysterious bird, symbolizing unending sorrow. Poe's rich, atmospheric writing has made these pieces timeless exemplars of dark romanticism.