Melancholy Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
““I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Fall of the House of Usher, 1839
The narrator arrives at a gloomy, melancholic house at dusk.
In simple terms: Arrives at a sad, eerie house.
Recognize atmospheric cues to set tone.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- film adaptation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does setting influence mood?
- What emotions does the house evoke?
May be too dark for casual readers.