The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories - Ultimate Horror Classics Collection (eBook)

Eerie Encounters and Macabre Mysteries: Classic Horror Tales

Algernon Blackwood (Autor)

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2024
200 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780447-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories," Algernon Blackwood crafts a haunting anthology that captures the essence of early 20th-century supernatural fiction. Renowned for his evocative prose and atmospheric storytelling, Blackwood deftly intertwines elements of nature with the eerie and the unexplained. This collection showcases his exceptional ability to evoke a palpable sense of fear and wonder, often blurring the line between reality and the spectral, much in line with the Gothic tradition while also exploring the psychological dimensions of horror. Each tale is steeped in rich descriptions, transporting readers to shadowy woods and abandoned spaces where malevolent forces lurk just beyond the veil of the ordinary. Algernon Blackwood, born in 1869, was a noted English author and a significant voice in supernatural literature. His experiences in wilderness settings, combined with a keen interest in the mystical, shaped his writing, notably impacting his portrayal of the unseen. His fascination with the unexplained and fluid notions of reality reflects both his personal journey and the era's cultural anxieties regarding the unknown, which resonate deeply throughout this collection. "The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories" is highly recommended for readers seeking not just thrills, but also profound reflections on existence and the unseen forces shaping our world. Blackwood's unique perspective as a storyteller invites readers to confront their own fears and explores the mysterious interplay between the natural and supernatural realms.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: Algernon Blackwood • Algernon Blackwood collection • Ambrose Bierce • classic horror fiction • Classic Literature • Dark atmospheric fiction • Dark Fiction • Early 20th Century • Eerie storytelling style • Follow You Home • Ghost Stories • Gothic fiction • gothic horror tales • Hannibal • haunted houses • Haunted house stories • horror classics • Hyperion • Literary Horror • Lovecraft • Macabre Tales • mystical folklore influences • Psychological ghost narratives • Stephen King • Supernatural Fiction • supernatural mysteries • The Exorcist • The Maze Runner • The Wayward Pines • William Hope Hodgson