Literary Strategies in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher" which show that the narrator is having a nightmare

The analysis explores the possibility that the protagonist of "The Fall of the House of Usher" is experiencing a vivid dream or nightmare. It examines textual hints and evidence that suggest this interpretation, delving into the psychological and thematic implications of such a reading. The seminar paper, written for a course at the University of Regensburg, provides a critical examination of the narrative, inviting readers to reconsider the boundaries between reality and imagination within the story.