The Haunted House (eBook)

Walter Hubbell (Autor)

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2022
45 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736249-4 (EAN)

Infos

Walter Hubbell's 'The Haunted House' is a chilling tale of supernatural occurrences in a secluded mansion. Written in the style of Gothic fiction, the book is set in the late 19th century and vividly portrays elements of horror and mystery. The author skillfully weaves a narrative filled with eerie descriptions and suspenseful twists, creating a haunting atmosphere that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Hubbell's use of language and imagery adds to the overall sense of dread and foreboding throughout the story, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre. The book's exploration of the unknown and the unexplained will leave readers questioning the boundaries between the real and the supernatural. Walter Hubbell's background as a playwright and actor brings a unique perspective to 'The Haunted House,' infusing the story with a theatrical quality and dramatic tension. His keen understanding of storytelling and character development shines through in this haunting tale, making it a standout work in the realm of Gothic literature. Fans of classic horror fiction and Gothic novels will be captivated by 'The Haunted House' and its spine-tingling narrative, making it a must-read for those seeking a truly haunting experience.

Autor

Walter Hubbell, a 19th-century Canadian author, is best recognized for his work 'The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story,' which recounts the alarming experiences of the Teed family in their purportedly haunted Nova Scotia home. Hubbell's narrative, although not widely known in the annals of literary history, taps into the enduring fascination with the supernatural and the attempt to reconcile the ostensibly unexplainable within the context of rational inquiry. His writing style, part investigative journalism, and part sensationalism, reflects the popular tastes of his time—where readers sought thrill in the macabre and the mysterious. Few official biographical details of Hubbell exist, as his standing in the literary world rests predominantly upon this singular work which has garnered attention not just for its content, but also for its contribution to the genre of ghost literature in the late 1800s. 'The Haunted House' serves as a historical artifact, examining the cultural tendencies of a society intrigued by the phantom and the spectral. Hubbell's work, whether considered factual account or clever fiction, remains a topic of discussion for those interested in paranormal narratives and the shaping of ghost stories in North American literature. Not much else is known about Walter Hubbell's life, works, or his literary trajectory following the publication of his memorable tome on the supernatural.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 1860-1912 • 19th century horror literature • Amherst • antiquarian ghost tales • classic ghost stories • Esther • Ghosts • Gothic fiction • Gothic tradition • haunted house fiction • Haunting Narrative • Human belief in unseen forces • Late 19th century • literary haunted suspense • macabre literature • Nova Scotia • paranormal literature • pre-20th century mystery • psychological suspense • Psychology • spiritualist movement • Supernatural fiction classics • supernatural horror • victorian ghost stories • Victorian ghost story • Walter Hubbell novels