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Classic Victorian and Edwardian Ghost Stories
| Author | : Rex Collings |
| Publisher | : Wordsworth Editions |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781840220667 |
This is a book to be read by a blazing fire on a winter's night, with the curtains drawn close and the doors securely locked. The unquiet souls of the dead, both as fictional creations and as 'real' apparitions, roam the pages of this haunting selection of ghost stories by Rex Collings. Some of these stories are classics while others are lesser-known gems unearthed from this vintage era of tales of the supernatural. There are stories from distant lands - 'Fisher's Ghost' by John Lang is set in Australia and 'A Ghostly Manifestation' by 'A Clergyman' is set in Calcutta. In this selection, Sir Walter Scott (a Victorian in spirit if not in fact), keeps company with Edgar Allen Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and other illustrious masters of the genre.
Cornish Horrors
| Author | : Joan Passey |
| Publisher | : British Library |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2021-07 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780712353991 |
A mariner inherits a skull that screams incessantly along with the roar of the sea; a phantom hare stalks the moors to deliver justice for a crime long dead; a man witnesses a murder in the Cornish woods, only to wonder whether it was he himself who committed the crime. Offering a bounty of lost or forgotten strange and Gothic tales set in Cornwall, Cornish Horrors explores the rich folklore and traditions of the county in a journey through mines, local mythology, shipwrecks, seascapes, and the coming of the railway and tourism. With tales by horror luminaries such as Bram Stoker, Poe, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon, this edition also features a host of underappreciated writers such as F. Tennyson Jesse and Margery Williams - said to be a strong influence on Lovecraft's writing.
Tales from the Dead of Night: Thirteen Classic Ghost Stories
| Author | : Various |
| Publisher | : Profile Books |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 2013-09-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1847659829 |
From a beautiful antique that gives its owner a show he'd rather forget, to 'ghost detective' whose exorcism goes horribly wrong and a sinister masked ball which seems to have one too many guests, these ghost stories of supernatural terror are guaranteed to make you shiver, thrill and look under the bed tonight. From rural England to colonial India, in murky haunted mansions and under modern electric lighting, these master storytellers - some of the best writers in the English language - unfold spinetinglers which pull back the veil of everyday life to reveal the nightmares which lurk just out of sight. They are lessons in ingenuity and surprise, sometimes building slowly to a chilling climax, sometimes springing horror on you from the utterly banal. And as you'd expect from these writers, the stories are more than simply frightening - they're also disquieting exposures of mortality, loneliness and the human capacity for both evil and remorse. We wish you pleasant dreams. Contains ghost stories by: Ruth Rendell, M. R. James, Rudyard Kipling, Edith Wharton, E. F. Benson, E. Nesbit, Saki, W. W. Jacobs, W. F. Harvey, Hugh Walpole, Chico Kidd and LP Hartley.
Classic Ghost Stories
| Author | : Bill Bowers |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2003-09-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1599216949 |
Even now, at the dawn of the twenty-first century, when science has largely replaced superstition as our way of viewing the world, who among us does not hesitate, however briefly, before entering a darkened room? Who does not feel an involuntary shiver at the sound of footfalls somewhere back there? Who does not wonder, even fleetingly, if the spirits of the dead might still wander the earth? Who does not feel a jolt of primal fear at things that go bump in the night? For all these reasons and more, stories of ghosts, unexplained happenings, and the supernatural remain among the most popular and enduring tales in all of world literature. Now The Lyons Press presents CLASSIC GHOST STORIES, a chilling collection of some of the very best tales of mystery and imagination ever penned, by some of the finest writers the world has ever produced. So curl up in a comfortable chair, turn on a few more lights to chase away the shadows, and prepare to be scared silly. These are delightfully creepy tales that have stood the test of time, from such stellar authors as: Ambrose Bierce Edgar Allan Poe Edith Wharton E.F. Benson Guy de Maupassant William Fryer Harvey Charles Dickens Amelia B. Edwards M.R. James Algernon Blackwood Rudyard Kipling Edward Bulwer-Lytton Mary E. Wilkins ...and many more
Cornish Short Stories
| Author | : Tim Hannigan |
| Publisher | : The History Press |
| Total Pages | : 140 |
| Release | : 2018-04-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0750988223 |
Ghosts walk in the open and infidelities are conducted in plain sight. Two teenagers walk along a perfect beach in the anticipation of a first kiss. Time stops for nothing – not even for death. Sometimes time cracks, disrupting a fragile equilibrium. The stories are peopled with locals and incomers, sailors and land dwellers; a diver searches the deep for what she has lost, and forbidden lovers meet in secret places. Throughout, the writers' words reveal a love of the incomparable Cornish landscape. This bold and striking new anthology showcases Cornwall's finest contemporary writers, combining established and new voices, including: Philipa Aldous, Cathy Galvin, Anastasia Gammon,Tim Hannigan, Clare Howdle, Adrian Markle, Tim Martindale, Candy Neubert, Felicity Notley, Sarah Perry, S. Reid, Alan Robinson, Rob Magnuson Smith, Katherine Stansfield, Emma Staughton, Sarah Thomas, Emma Timpany,Tom Vowler, Elaine Ruth White.
Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson: 70+ Classic, Ghost, Spook, Supernatural, Mystery and Other Tales
| Author | : E. F. Benson |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 857 |
| Release | : 2024-01-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The 'Complete Short Stories of E. F. Benson' is a collection of over 70 classic tales that span various genres such as ghost stories, supernatural mysteries, and more. Benson's literary style is characterized by his vivid descriptions, suspenseful plots, and eerie atmospheres that keep readers captivated until the final twist. The stories showcase Benson's talent for crafting chilling narratives that leave a lasting impression on the reader. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these stories offer a glimpse into the supernatural beliefs and fears of the time, making them both entertaining and culturally significant. E. F. Benson's work continues to be celebrated for its ability to evoke a sense of unease and mystery in readers, making this collection a must-read for fans of the supernatural genre. Benson's keen insight into human nature and the supernatural world adds depth and complexity to these timeless tales, ensuring they remain engaging and thought-provoking for contemporary readers.
Glimpses of the Unknown
| Author | : M. Ashley |
| Publisher | : Tales of the Weird |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019-04 |
| Genre | : English fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780712352666 |
A figure emerges from a painting to pursue a bitter vengeance; the last transmission of a dying man haunts the airwaves, seeking to reveal his murderer; a treasure hunt disturbs an ancient presence in the silence of a lost tomb. From the vaults of the British Library comes a new anthology celebrating the best works of forgotten, never since republished, supernatural fiction from the early20th century. Waiting within are malevolent spirits eager to possess the living and mysterious spectral guardians--a diverse host of phantoms exhumed from the rare pages of literary magazines and newspaper serials to thrill once more.
Classic Ghost Stories
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 409 |
| Release | : 2017-10-05 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 147354887X |
As the winter nights draw in and you settle in front of a cosy fire, it's the perfect time for a dash of the supernatural...embrace the gloom with spine-chillers from Charles Dickens, H.G. Wells, Edith Wharton and many more Do you believe in ghosts? Ghosts, spirits, spectres or spooks, we have always felt the presence of someone - or something - hovering in the darkest corners of our imaginations. The great writers of the nineteenth and early twentieth century, from Elizabeth Gaskell to Rudyard Kipling, also produced some of the most influential ghost stories ever written, defining the genre for generations of writers to follow. Gathered in this thrilling collection are some of the most iconic Victorian ghost stories, from Charles Dickens's 'The Signalman' to M.R. James's 'A Warning to the Curious', alongside more unexpected contributions from masters of the form such as J.S. Le Fanu and H.G. Wells. You may think you don't believe in ghosts, but these stories will haunt you nonetheless.
High Spirits
| Author | : Robertson Davies |
| Publisher | : McClelland & Stewart |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2015-08-25 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0771027826 |
The fruits of an eighteen-year tradition of Massey College’s annual Gaudy Nights, Robertson Davies’ High Spirits still delights and amuses to this day. Published as an eBook for the first time. In the Introduction to this collection of charming stories, Robertson Davies notes we all need “ghosts as a dietary supplement . . . to stave off that most dreadful of modern ailments, the Rational Rickets.” In one tale, Mr. Davies introduces the ghost of Henrik Ibsen; in another, he brings us face to face with a bust of Charles Dickens, whose “scarlet lips . . . parted in a terrible smile” and whose “beard stirred in a hiccup of repletion.” Sixteen other apparitions manifest themselves, each rendered with Robertson Davies’ special touch–a bit of parody, a touch of true scariness–and all emanating from high spirits.
