The Haunted Baronet (eBook)

Mysterious Manors and Eerie Apparitions: A Gothic Tale of Haunted Houses and Supernatural Terror

Sheridan Le Fanu (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
122 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406643136-5 (EAN)

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In "The Haunted Baronet," Sheridan Le Fanu delivers a captivating exploration of the interplay between the supernatural and the human psyche. This novella unfolds around the mysterious figure of Sir Richard, whose troubled past and spectral encounters create a landscape fraught with psychological tension and gothic allure. Le Fanu'Äôs exquisite prose, characterized by its atmospheric detail and psychological depth, firmly situates this work within the Victorian gothic tradition while simultaneously innovating upon it through its nuanced character development and moral ambiguity. Sheridan Le Fanu, an influential figure in the Victorian literary scene, is often heralded as a precursor to modern horror. His interest in the supernatural, fueled by personal experiences and the cultural milieu of 19th-century Ireland, greatly influenced his writing. Le Fanu'Äôs ability to weave intricate narratives filled with ethereal specters and existential dread reflects both his literary prowess and his engagement with contemporary themes of identity, loss, and redemption. "The Haunted Baronet" is a compelling read for those intrigued by the gothic genre and psychological complexity. Le Fanu'Äôs nuanced storytelling invites readers into a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead are tantalizingly blurred, making this novella an essential addition to the library of any aficionado of classic horror.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• Schlagworte: 1870s works • 19th century authors • Baronet tales • classic horror • classic novella • Culture • decaying mansion • enigmatic baronet • Fiction • Ghost Stories • Gothic fiction • Gothic Horror • Haunted house stories • Haunting Narrative • Horror • Humanities • Irish countryside setting • Irish Literature • mysterious manor • mystery novels • Novellas • psychological terror • Sheridan Le Fanu • Speculative Fiction • Supernatural Fiction • Supernatural Suspense • Victorian ghost story • Victorian Literature