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Christmas After Dark - 36 Holiday Ghost Stories & Supernatural Thrillers - Haunting Holiday Tales: A Collection of Festive Ghost Stories & Supernatural Thrillers - cover

Christmas After Dark - 36 Holiday Ghost Stories & Supernatural Thrillers - Haunting Holiday Tales: A Collection of Festive Ghost Stories & Supernatural Thrillers

Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George MacDonald, Saki Saki, Robert Louis Stevenson, Grant Allen, John Kendrick Bangs, Bithia Mary Croker, Florence Marryat, J. M. Barrie, E.F. Benson, Jerome K, M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Arthur Conan Doyle, Sabine Baring-Gould, Frank R Stockton, Fergus Hume, James Bowker, Thomas Hardy, Catherine Crowe, Katherine Rickford, William Douglas O'Connor, Leonard Kip, Catherine L. Pirkis, Lucie E. Jackson, Louisa M. Alcott, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

Dive into the enigmatic and haunting world of "Christmas After Dark," a compelling anthology that captures the eerie allure of the supernatural during the festive season. Featuring a diverse array of literary styles, from the Gothic to the whimsical, the collection traverses the shadowy realms of yuletide ghost stories and supernatural thrillers. Spanning historical and cultural contexts, each tale presents its unique narrative twist, contributing to the anthology's rich tapestry of suspense and intrigue. Highlights include tales of spectral visitors amidst Christmas revelry and chilling encounters that challenge one's perception of reality. The anthology brings together a pantheon of esteemed authors'Äîsuch as Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Mary Elizabeth Braddon'Äîwhose collective works have consistently influenced the landscape of supernatural fiction. These authors breathe life into stories that align with and expand upon Victorian-era literary traditions and beyond. Their stories, characterized by evocative language and layered narratives, reflect the social anxieties and fascinations of their times, thus offering the reader a multidimensional glimpse into how different eras grapple with the inexplicable and the ghostly. "Christmas After Dark" is a treasure trove for readers seeking to explore the intersection of holiday cheer and spectral intrigue. This anthology is an invaluable resource for those interested in a wide array of genres ranging from horror to mystery, all under the festive guise. Each story presents a unique opportunity to experience the multifaceted ways authors confront themes of mortality and the supernatural, rendering an essential narrative journey for both the academic and the curious reader alike.
Available since: 01/17/2024.
Print length: 1015 pages.

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