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Uncle Silas

J. SHERIDAN LE FANU

Casa editrice: CLXBX

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A masterpiece of Victorian Gothic fiction, Uncle Silas by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a chilling tale of inheritance, isolation, and psychological suspense. Renowned for its atmospheric intensity and slow-building tension, the novel draws readers into a world where trust is uncertain and danger often hides behind civility.

The story follows a young heiress who, after the death of her father, is placed under the guardianship of a distant relative. As she is taken to a remote country estate, she begins to sense that all is not as it seems. Surrounded by secrecy, unfamiliar faces, and growing unease, she gradually becomes entangled in a situation where her safety and fortune may both be at risk.

Le Fanu masterfully builds suspense through mood, suggestion, and character psychology rather than overt action, creating a deeply unsettling reading experience. The isolated setting, shadowed atmosphere, and ambiguous intentions of those around the heroine contribute to a constant sense of dread and uncertainty.

Uncle Silas remains one of the defining works of Gothic literature, celebrated for its haunting narrative, richly drawn characters, and enduring influence on the tradition of psychological and suspense fiction.
Disponibile da: 23/06/2026.
Lunghezza di stampa: 567 pagine.

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