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30+ GHOSTLY TALES - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition - A Collection of Eerie and Psychological Ghostly Narratives - cover

30+ GHOSTLY TALES - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition - A Collection of Eerie and Psychological Ghostly Narratives

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher: Good Press

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In the esteemed collection "30+ Ghostly Tales - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition," Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu expertly weaves a tapestry of the supernatural, delivering a compendium of eerie narratives that explore themes of death, the uncanny, and the intersection between the earthly and spiritual realms. His writing style is characterized by atmospheric tension, detailed characterizations, and a profound psychological depth that augments the unsettling nature of his tales. Drawing on Gothic sensibilities, Le Fanu's stories reflect the Victorian fascination with the macabre and the spectral, situating them within a broader literary context that challenges contemporaneous notions of reality and belief. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, born in 1814, was a pivotal figure in the development of the ghost story genre. His Irish background and encounters with local folklore undoubtedly influenced his penchant for the supernatural. A prolific writer and a master storyteller, Le Fanu's work illuminates his profound interest in the human psyche, societal fears, and the fragility of sanity, all of which permeate this collection and echo the anxieties of his time. Recommended for both horror enthusiasts and those new to the genre, this collection stands as a testament to Le Fanu's lasting impact on Gothic literature. "30+ Ghostly Tales" invites readers to lose themselves in the chilling narratives where every page turn reveals a sinister possibility, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone captivated by the art of ghostly storytelling.
Available since: 01/15/2024.
Print length: 965 pages.

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