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In A Glass Darkly
Enriched edition. The Strangest Cases of the Occult Detective Dr. Martin Hesselius: Green Tea, The Familiar, Mr Justice Harbottle, The Room in the Dragon Volant & CarmillaBy Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Length13h 27m
About this audiobook
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 'In A Glass Darkly' is a collection of five supernatural tales, exploring themes of the supernatural, occult, and psychological horror. Written in a gothic style, Le Fanu's intricate narratives are filled with suspense and mystery, captivating readers with their eerie and atmospheric settings. The intricately woven stories in the book have influenced many horror writers and are considered classics of the genre. Le Fanu's use of psychological terror and supernatural elements creates a chilling and gripping reading experience for fans of gothic literature. 'In A Glass Darkly' is a testament to Le Fanu's skill as a master storyteller, showcasing his ability to create suspenseful and atmospheric tales that linger in the mind long after they are read.
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, Romance
Length13 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
8In A Glass Darkly (pt. 4)
2Introduction
9In A Glass Darkly (pt. 5)
3Historical Context
10In A Glass Darkly (pt. 6)
4Synopsis (Selection)
11Analysis
5In A Glass Darkly (pt. 1)
12Reflection
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6In A Glass Darkly (pt. 2)
13Memorable Quotes
7In A Glass Darkly (pt. 3)
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