
The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu (70+ Titles in One Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Mysterious Ghostly Stories, Tales of the Macabre, Occult Horror and SuspenseBy Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, M. R. JamesLength245h 49m
About this audiobook
Gathering more than seventy supernatural works, The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu presents a commanding survey of nineteenth-century Gothic imagination: haunted houses, revenants, uncanny doubles, psychological dread, and morally charged apparitions. Its range extends from atmospheric short fiction to longer narrative designs, showcasing the evolution of ghostly literature from melodramatic terror toward subtler, more ambiguous forms of fear, with celebrated pieces such as "Carmilla" standing among its defining achievements. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu emerges here as a central architect of Victorian supernatural fiction, deeply attentive to folklore, Protestant anxieties, legal and domestic spaces, and the hidden pressures of family history. The association with M. R. James—himself a later master and influential critic of the ghost story—situates the volume within a broader tradition of antiquarian, psychological, and Gothic storytelling. Together, these names evoke a lineage through which supernatural fiction became both popular entertainment and serious literary art. This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking a substantial encounter with the classic ghost story in its richest form. It offers students, scholars, and enthusiasts an exceptional opportunity to trace recurring motifs, shifting narrative strategies, and the enduring dialogue between terror, belief, and imagination within a single expansive volume.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to 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.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length245 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Supernatural Tales of Sheridan Le Fanu (70+ Titles in One Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Sheridan Le Fanu
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6Uncle Silas
7Chapter 1. Austin Ruthyn, of Knowl, and His Daughter
8Chapter 2. Uncle Silas
9Chapter 3. A New Face
10Chapter 4. Madame De La Rougierre
11Chapter 5. Sights and Noises
12Chapter 6. A Walk in the Wood
13Chapter 7. Church Scarsdale
14Chapter 8. The Smoker
15Chapter 9. Monica Knollys
16Chapter 10. Lady Knollys Removes a Coverlet
17Chapter 11. Lady Knollys Sees the Features
18Chapter 12. A Curious Conversation
19Chapter 13. Before and After Breakfast
20Chapter 14. Angry Words
21Chapter 15. A Warning
22Chapter 16. Doctor Bryerly Looks in
23Chapter 17. An Adventure
24Chapter 18. A Midnight Visitor
25Chapter 19. Au Revoir
26Chapter 20. Austin Ruthyn Sets Out on His Journey
27Chapter 21. Arrivals
28Chapter 22. Somebody in the Room with the Coffin
29Chapter 23. I Talk with Doctor Bryerly
30Chapter 24. The Opening of the Will
31Chapter 25. I Hear from Uncle Silas
32Chapter 26. The Story of Uncle Silas
33Chapter 27. More About Tom Clarke’s Suicide
34Chapter 28. I Am Persuaded
35Chapter 29. How the Ambassador Fared
36Chapter 30. On the Road
37Chapter 31. Bartram-Haugh
38Chapter 32. Uncle Silas
39Chapter 33. The Windmill Wood
40Chapter 34. Zamiel
41Chapter 35. We Visit a Room in the Second Storey
42Chapter 36. An Arrival at Dead of Night
43Chapter 37. Doctor Bryerly Emerges
44Chapter 38. A Midnight Departure
45Chapter 39. Cousin Monica and Uncle Silas Meet
46Chapter 40. In which I Make Another Cousin’s Acquaintance
47Chapter 41. My Cousin Dudley
48Chapter 42. Elverston and its People
49Chapter 43. News at Bartram Gate
50Chapter 44. A Friend Arises