Should have read classics discussion

This is the discussion thread for this story in the buddy reads.

"The Fall of the House of Usher" is one of my favourite Edgar Allan Poe's stories, because of the importance given to the physical space: the House, and the connection between the mind and the physical place. As readers we are slowly introduce to this space, from its outside look, to its insight: " I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of the evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher. I know not how it was –but, with the first glimpse of the building, a sense of insufferable gloom pervaded my spirit" Gradually we are beginning to observe its exterior aspect: : “Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves.” From then on, we enter to another world, another reality: the mind of Roderick Usher.

I completely forgot about this buddy read. Perhaps, later this spring I can dig out from under my to read pile and pick these stories up. Thanks for bringing this back up!