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Famous Modern Ghost Stories - Exploring the Depths of Haunted Tales and Supernatural Stories - cover

Famous Modern Ghost Stories - Exploring the Depths of Haunted Tales and Supernatural Stories

Edgar Allan Poe, Anatole France, Richard Le Gallienne, Algernon Blackwood, Guy de Maupassant, Ambrose Bierce, Leonid Andreyev, Arthur Machen, Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Fitz-James O'Brien, Robert W. Chambers, Wilbur Daniel Steele, Olivia Howard Dunbar, William Fryer Harvey, Myla Jo Closser

Publisher: Good Press

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Famous Modern Ghost Stories is an anthology that delves into the eerie and the supernatural with a breadth of literary styles and haunting narratives. While capturing the spirit of the late 19th and early 20th-century fascination with ghost stories, this collection traverses a spectrum from the subtly eerie to the truly chilling. The anthology serves as a testament to the diversity and significance of ghostly tales, including standout pieces that explore the thin line between reality and the supernatural. This selection reflects both the psychological depth and the cultural beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. The collection features the writings of literary giants and innovators such as Edgar Allan Poe and Guy de Maupassant, alongside lesser-known yet compelling voices like Myla Jo Closser. These authors contributed significantly to the gothic and supernatural literary movements, each offering a unique cultural perspective on the macabre. Drawing from varied backgrounds, spanning continents and eras, this anthology encapsulates a historical richness, revealing how varied personal and societal anxieties find expression through the universal theme of the ghostly. Readers will find Famous Modern Ghost Stories an invaluable resource for exploring the rich tapestry of themes and styles within supernatural literature. This anthology not only educates but also entertains, offering a multiplicity of perspectives and insights. It provides an opportunity to engage with the palpable tension and unsettling atmospheres these authors expertly weave. With its diverse voices, the collection fosters contemplation and dialogue on themes of mortality, fear, and the inexplicable, making it an essential volume for both literary enthusiasts and scholars seeking to understand the multifaceted nature of ghost stories.
Available since: 08/12/2023.
Print length: 230 pages.

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