30+ GHOSTLY TALES - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition
Enriched edition. A Collection of Eerie and Psychological Ghostly NarrativesBy Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Length41h 44m
About this audiobook
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.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length41 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 15, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Prologue. Martin Hesselius, the German Physician
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6Chapter I. Dr. Hesselius Relates How He Met the Rev. Mr. Jennings
7Chapter II. The Doctor Questions Lady Mary and She Answers
8Chapter III. Dr. Hesselius Picks Up Something in Latin Books
9Chapter IV. Four Eyes Were Reading the Passage
10Chapter V. Dr. Hesselius is Summoned to Richmond
11Chapter VI. How Mr. Jennings Met His Companion
12Chapter VII. The Journey: First Stage
13Chapter VIII. The Second Stage
14Chapter IX. The Third Stage
15Chapter X. Home
16Conclusion
17Prologue
18Chapter 1. Footsteps
19Chapter 2. The Watcher
20Chapter 3. An Advertisement
21Chapter 4. He Talks with a Clergyman
22Chapter 5. Mr. Barton States His Case
23Chapter 6. Seen Again
24Chapter 7. Flight
25Chapter 8. Softened
26Chapter 9. Requiescat
27Prologue
28Chapter I. The Judge’s House
29Chapter II. Mr. Peters
30Chapter III. Lewis Pyneweck
31Chapter IV. Interruption in Court
32Chapter V. Caleb Searcher
33Chapter VI. Arrested
34Chapter VII. Chief–Justice Twofold
35Chapter VIII. Somebody Has Got Into the House
36Chapter IX. The Judge Leaves His House
37Prologue
38Chapter 1. An Early Fright
39Chapter 2. A Guest
40Chapter 3. We Compare Notes
41Chapter 4. Her Habits — A Saunter
42Chapter 5. A Wonderful Likeness
43Chapter 6. A Very Strange Agony
44Chapter 7. Descending
45Chapter 8. Search
46Chapter 9. The Doctor
47Chapter 10. Bereaved
48Chapter 11. The Story
49Chapter 12. A Petition
50Chapter 13. The Woodman
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