“Masque of the Red Death”vs.“Fall of the House of Usher”: A Glimpse Into The Life of Poe Edgar Allen Poe was a great author. He wrote many great short stories and literary works. In his writings, he used a variety of literary elements. It is key in a great author to use these elements in the way he did. Edgar also had a very interesting and troubled life. In comparing Edgar Allen Poe, one would examine his works such as the “Masque of the Red Death” and “The Fall of the House of the Usher.” These writings were from the Gothic and Romantic period. O