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The Fall of the House of Usher, Part IV summary

Part IV of 6 · 1 min to read the part

In IV, a glowing palace entrance sends out a continuous stream of Echoes, whose beautiful voices praise the king’s intelligence and judgment. The stanza presents royal splendor through bright jewels and harmonious song, making praise the Echoes’ sole task.

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  1. The palace entrance shines with pearls and rubies.
  2. A group of Echoes pours out continuously in a sparkling stream.
  3. The Echoes sing beautifully about their king’s intelligence and judgment.

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