Author : J.S. Le Fanu
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0008283125
The very best of Le Fanu’s supernatural fiction, including such classics as: ‘Schalken the Painter’, ‘Squire Toby's Will’, ‘Mr Justice Harbottle’, ‘The Familiar’, ‘Green Tea’, ‘Madam Crowl’s Ghost’ and ‘The Murdered Cousin’, introduced by genre expert Michael Cox.
Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 49,48 MB
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062959158
“Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.”—Tana French, New York Times Bestselling Author From the Queen of Suspense, an all-new collection of her spookiest and most sinister stories, including an Agatha Christie story never before published in the USA, The Wife of Kenite! For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling stories from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. Fantastic psychic visions, specters looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, a man who switches bodies with a cat—be sure to keep the light on whilst reading these tales. The Last Séance gathers twenty stories, some featuring Christie’s beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, in one haunting compendium that explores all things occult and paranormal, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.
Author : S. T. Joshi
Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 33,36 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Horror films
ISBN :
Offers entries on 24 of the significant archetypes of horror and the supernatural, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King.
Author : A. C. Benson
Publisher : Collins Chillers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 19,43 MB
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008249038
A collection of rare ghosts and horror stories by the brothers of one of the finest writers of the genre, E. F. Benson. The Benson brothers - Arthur Christopher, Edward Frederic and Robert Hugh - were one of the most extraordinary and prolific literary families, between them writing more than 150 books. Arthur alone left four million words of diary, although his most lasting legacy is the words to Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory, while Fred is acknowledged as one of the finest writers of Edwardian supernatural fiction: the name E. F. Benson is mentioned in the same breath as other greats such as M. R. James and H. R. Wakefield. In fact, all three brothers wrote ghost stories, although the work of Arthur and Hugh in this field has long been overshadowed by their brother's success. Now the best supernatural tales of A. C. and R. H. Benson have been gathered into one volume by anthologist Hugh Lamb, whose introduction examines the lives and writings of these two complex and fascinating men. Originally published between 1903 and 1927, the stories include A. C. Benson's masterful 'Basil Netherby' and 'The Uttermost Farthing', and an intriguing article by R. H. Benson about real-life haunted houses.
Author : J.S. Le Fanu
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 31,69 MB
Release : 2023-08-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Mother Carke has been away to the town of Willarden, to sell knit stockings, and is returning to her rude dwelling by Dardale Moss. To her right, as far away as the eye can reach, the moor stretches. The narrow track she has followed here tops a gentle upland, and at her left a sort of jungle of dwarf-oak and brushwood approaches its edge. The sun is sinking blood-red in the west. His disk has touched the broad black level of the moor, and his parting beams glare athwart the gaunt figure of the old beldame, as she strides homeward stick in hand, and bring into relief the folds of her mantle, which gleam like the draperies of a bronze image in the light of a fire. For a few moments this light floods the air—tree, gorse, rock, and bracken glare; and then it is out, and gray twilight over everything...FROM THE BOOKS.
Author : Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,44 MB
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781481941990
Gothic Short Stories Collection is an anthology of classic supernatural and Gothic horror fiction. Sir Bertrand: A Fragment - Anna Letitia Aiken The Raven - Edgar Allan Poe The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott A Madman's Manuscript - Charles Dickens Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter - J.S. le Fanu The Unpardonable Sin - Nathaniel Hawthorne The Old Nurse's Story - Elizabeth Gaskell The Death of Halpin Frayser - Ambrose Bierce Canon Alberic's Scrapbook - Montague Rhodes James The Lame Priest - Susan Morrow Jones (S. Carleton) The Body-Snatcher - Robert Louis Stevenson No. 252 Rue M. le Prince - Ralph Adams Cram The Bird in the Garden - Richard Middleton The Room in the Tower - E.F. Benson Luella Miller - Mary Wilkins Freeman The Spectre Bride - William Harrison Ainsworth The Occupant of the Room - Algernon Blackwood The Painter's Bargain - William Makepeace Thackeray The Monkey's Paw - W. W. Jacobs The Street - H. P. Lovecraft Enjoy!
Author : Sir Adolphus William Ward
Publisher :
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 42,33 MB
Release : 1907
Category : English literature
ISBN :
Author : Jerome K. Jerome
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 11,49 MB
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0008249067
A collection of rare horror stories that will thrill fans of classic writers such as M. R. James, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and E. F. Benson.
Author : Robert W. Chambers
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,59 MB
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0008265372
For the first time in one volume, the best stories of one of America’s most popular classic authors of the supernatural.
Author : Wilhelm Hauff
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 17491 pages
File Size : 17,41 MB
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' stands as a monumental anthology that spans the breadth and depth of supernatural and gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie nights and spectral mysteries. This collection showcases a remarkable array of literary styles, from the psychological thrillers of Edgar Allan Poe to the haunting folk tales of Lafcadio Hearn, and the ethereal mysteries penned by Algernon Blackwood. The anthology does not simply gather stories; it curates an experience that traverses the 18th to early 20th centuries, highlighting the evolution of horror and speculative fiction. Standout pieces in the collection serve as milestones in the genre, reflecting societal anxieties, historical contexts, and the ever-changing boundary between the known and the unknown. The contributing authors and editors bring diverse backgrounds, hailing from different cultures and periods, each adding unique flavors to the concoction that is 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT.' From the romantic agony of Mary Shelleys creations to the cosmic horrors introduced by H.P. Lovecraft, the collection embodies significant literary movements including Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and the early inklings of modern horror. This amalgamation of voices not only enriches the theme of the anthology but also offers a panoramic view of the historical and cultural shifts that influenced these literary movements. This anthology is recommended for readers who wish to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of horror and ghost stories through the ages. 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' provides a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, delve into different cultural interpretations of horror, and appreciate the stylistic evolution of the genre. Its a scholarly feast for those intrigued by the shadows cast by literature on the wall of human experience. Each story, carefully selected and compiled, invites readers to ponder the complexities of the human psyche, confront the unknown, and engage in a timeless conversation with masters of the macabre.
