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In a Glass Darkly - Green Tea - cover

In a Glass Darkly - Green Tea

J. SHERIDAN LE FANU

Publisher: CLXBX

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Summary

Green Tea is one of the most unsettling and psychologically charged tales from J. Sheridan Le Fanu's celebrated collection In a Glass Darkly. This haunting narrative explores the fragile boundary between perception and reality through the experiences of a troubled clergyman whose life is disrupted by a persistent and inexplicable presence.

As the story unfolds, ordinary routines give way to growing unease, as the central figure becomes increasingly disturbed by visions and sensations that others cannot perceive. What begins as subtle discomfort gradually intensifies into a profound struggle with fear, isolation, and mental instability.

Le Fanu masterfully constructs an atmosphere of dread rooted not in external spectacle, but in psychological tension and internal collapse. The narrative invites readers to question the reliability of perception and the limits of rational explanation when confronted with the unknown.

Green Tea remains a classic example of early psychological horror, showcasing Le Fanu's talent for blending spiritual ambiguity, supernatural suggestion, and deep human vulnerability into a compelling and enduring tale of quiet terror.
Available since: 06/23/2026.
Print length: 44 pages.

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