The Horla (Occult & Supernatural Classic)
A Tale of Madness and Obsession in 19th Century Occult HorrorBy Guy de Maupassant
Length1h 5m
About this audiobook
In 'The Horla,' Guy de Maupassant delves into the psychological and supernatural realms with chilling proficiency, crafting a narrative that transcends mere horror to explore the depths of human consciousness. Written in a fragmented epistolary style, the novella captures the protagonist'Äôs descent into madness as he grapples with the enigmatic entity that haunts him. The work is situated within the context of late 19th-century France, a period marked by rapid scientific advancement and burgeoning interest in the occult, rendering Maupassant's exploration of existential dread and the unseen particularly resonant and haunting. Guy de Maupassant, a prominent figure in French literature, is often regarded as a master of the short story. His own battle with mental health and the influence of his contemporaries, including the shadow of naturalism, fueled his fascination with the psychological horror embodied in 'The Horla.' This novella reflects not only the anxieties of the age but also Maupassant's personal fears of alienation and a loss of self, perhaps foreshadowing his own tumultuous later years. 'The Horla' is highly recommended for readers intrigued by the interplay of the supernatural and psychological. It invites contemplation on the nature of sanity and the influence of unseen forces in our lives, positioning itself as an essential read for enthusiasts of gothic literature and existential inquiry.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length1 hr 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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Maupassant: Nouvelles et contes complètes (Annoté)Guy De Maupassant102h 53m$2 · $0.00
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Der Liebling / Bel-Ami - Zweisprachige Ausgabe (Deutsch-Französisch) / Edition bilingue (français-allemand) (Kommentiert)Guy de Maupassant29h 32m$1 · $0.00
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Boule de Suif (Annoté)Guy de Maupassant5h 36m$2 · $0.00
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A Life: The Humble Truth (The Classic Unabridged English Edition) (Annotated)Guy de Maupassant7h 56m$2 · $0.00
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Mlle Fifi: Nouveaux ContesGuy de Maupassant4h 18m$2 · $0.00
La Main GaucheGuy de Maupassant5h 15m$2 · $0.00
Contes du jour et de la nuitGuy de Maupassant6h 7m$2 · $0.00
La Femme de PaulGuy de Maupassant3h 31m$2 · $0.00
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Collected Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant: The Necklace + The Piece of String + Boule de Suif + Mademoiselle Fifi + Pierrot + Two Friends + La Maison Tellier + Ghosts and much moreGuy de Maupassant87h 19m$2 · $0.00
Une vieGuy de Maupassant6h 47m$2 · $0.00
La petite roqueGuy de Maupassant5h 55m$1 · $0.00
YvetteGuy de Maupassant1h 17m$2 · $0.00
Ball of Fat (Boule de Suif) - Unabridged English EditionGuy de Maupassant2h 59m$1 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT – Ultimate Collection: 120+ Works ALL in One Volume: Complete Novellas & Short Stories, Juvenilia, Poetry, Essays & CollaborationsH. P. Lovecraft61h 6m$1 · $0.00
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Complete Edition)Arthur Conan Doyle12h 28m$2 · $0.00
DRACULA (Annotated)Bram Stoker17h 56m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Stories & Poems of Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe63h$2 · $0.00
A Long Way from OrdinaryAnn Charles, Sam Lucky9h 13m$20
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Skull of the WorldKate Forsyth10h 28m5 (1)$20
Reign Of AngelsBen Reeder8h 54m5 (1)$20
We’re AliveKc Wayland5h 10m$15
The Undead PoolKim Harrison16h 13m$33 · $0.00
Glacier's EdgeR. A. Salvatore13h 44m$33 · $0.00
Haint BlueStephanie Alexander11h 55m$23
The King in Yellow (Annotated)Robert W. Chambers8h 53m$2 · $0.00
Good OmensNeil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett12h 33m$33 · $0.00
Dark of NightJonathan Maberry, Rachael Lavin4h 59m2 (1)$20 · $0.00
The Renegade HunterLynsay Sands10h 7m$29 · $0.00
The Fall of the House of CabalJonathan L. Howard14h 54m$23
Lost GodsBrom14h 50m$33 · $0.00
The Complete Works of E. F. Benson (Illustrated)E. F. Benson335h 9m$1 · $0.00
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