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Who is the author of the poem 'The Haunted Palace'?

Roderick Usher

The text does not mention the author.

Edgar Allan Poe (correct)

Nathan Brooks

Where was the poem 'The Haunted Palace' first released?

Nathan Brooks' personal collection

The Fall of the House of Usher

American Museum magazine (correct)

The text does not mention where it was first released.

What does the poem 'The Haunted Palace' serve as an allegory for?

The text does not mention what the poem is an allegory for.

A disordered brain

A king afraid of evil forces (correct)

A haunted house

What is the relationship between 'The Haunted Palace' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?

The poem is incorporated into 'The Fall of the House of Usher' as a song written by Roderick Usher Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the house and family in 'The Haunted Palace'?

They are destroyed and become phantoms Signup and view all the answers

Which club did the founders of The Brook belong to before establishing the club?

The Union Club Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the name 'The Brook' for the club?

It is derived from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson Signup and view all the answers

According to one version of the club's origin, why were two young men expelled from the Union Club?

For playing a practical joke on another club member Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial membership limit set for The Brook?

100 men Signup and view all the answers

What did the City Journal state about the name 'The Brook' and the club's operation?

The name is not strictly true in terms of the club's operation Signup and view all the answers

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'The Haunted Palace' Poem

Written by Edgar Allan Poe
First released in the April 1839 issue of Norton's Literary Gazette
Serves as an allegory for the human psyche and the consequences of sin

'The Haunted Palace' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'

'The Haunted Palace' is actually a poem within Poe's short story 'The Fall of the House of Usher'
The poem is recited by the narrator of 'The Fall of the House of Usher'

Plot of 'The Haunted Palace'

The house and family in the poem are ultimately destroyed due to the sinful nature of its inhabitants

The Brook Club

Founded by men who previously belonged to the Union Club
Name 'The Brook' symbolizes the quiet and peaceful atmosphere the club aimed to provide
According to one origin story, the club was founded by two young men who were expelled from the Union Club for rowdiness
Initial membership was limited to 100 members
The City Journal described the club's operation as a place where men could find "quiet and comfort by the brook"

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Test your knowledge on Edgar Allan Poe's haunting poem, "The Haunted Palace", and discover the allegorical depths hidden within. Dive into the eerie world of this 48-line masterpiece and explore the themes of fear, evil, and the supernatural. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of this chilling poem? Take the quiz and find out!