The Joss: A Reversion
The Sinister Power of The Joss: A Victorian Supernatural TaleBy Richard Marsh
Length9h 50m
About this audiobook
Richard Marsh's "The Joss: A Reversion" is an evocative narrative that intricately weaves elements of Victorian Gothic and supernatural horror within a captivating tale of obsession and madness. The novel explores the life of a European man entangled in the peculiar customs of an East Asian society, where spiritual beliefs clash with material ambitions. Marsh's literary style, characterized by rich, descriptive prose and an atmospheric tension, immerses the reader in a world where the boundaries between reality and the fantastical blur, reflecting the era's fascination with the exotic and the unknown. This vivid portrayal of cultural confrontation serves as both a critique of colonial attitudes and an exploration of the human psyche's darker recesses. Richard Marsh, a contemporary of notable authors such as Bram Stoker and Arthur Machen, was deeply influenced by his experiences traveling across continents and his keen interest in the supernatural. Marsh's background in law and journalism imbued him with a sharp narrative skill, while his personal struggle with identity and societal norms informed the uncanny themes prevalent in his works. These facets of his life are mirrored in "The Joss," revealing the complexities of human desires amid societal constraints. For readers drawn to Gothic literature or those fascinated by the intersection of culture and supernatural elements, "The Joss: A Reversion" is a must-read. Marsh's compelling storytelling and psychological depth invite audiences to reflect on the haunting legacy of colonialism and the shadows that linger in the human experience. This novel not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it an essential addition to the library of any serious reader.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror
Length9 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. FIRANDOLO’S.
20CHAPTER XVIII. COUNSEL’S OPINION.
2CHAPTER II. LOCKED OUT.
21CHAPTER XIX. THE RETICENCE OF CAPTAIN LANDER.
3CHAPTER III. THE DOLL.
22CHAPTER XX. MY CLIENT—AND HER FRIEND.
4CHAPTER IV. AN INTERVIEW WITH MR. SLAUGHTER.
23CHAPTER XXI. THE AGITATION OF MISS PURVIS.
5CHAPTER V. THE MISSIONARY’S LETTER.
24CHAPTER XXII. LUKE.
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6CHAPTER VI. SOLE RESIDUARY LEGATEE.
25CHAPTER XXIII. THE TRIO RETURN.
7CHAPTER VII. ENTERING INTO POSSESSION.
26CHAPTER XXIV. THE GOD OUT OF THE MACHINE.
8CHAPTER VIII. THE BACK-DOOR KEY.
27BOOK IV. THE JOSS.
9BOOK II. 84, CAMFORD STREET.
28CHAPTER XXV. LUKE’S SUGGESTION.
10CHAPTER IX. MAX LANDER.
29CHAPTER XXVI. THE THRONE IN THE CENTRE.
11CHAPTER X. BETWEEN 13 AND 14, ROSEMARY STREET.
30CHAPTER XXVII. THE OFFERINGS OF THE FAITHFUL.
12CHAPTER XI. ONE WAY IN.
31CHAPTER XXVIII. THE JOSS REVERTS.
13CHAPTER XII. THE SHUTTING OF A DOOR.
32CHAPTER XXIX. THE FATHER—AND HIS CHILD.
14CHAPTER XIII. A VISION OF THE NIGHT.
33CHAPTER XXX. THE MORNING’S NEWS.
15CHAPTER XIV. SUSIE.
34CHAPTER XXXI. THE TERMINATION OF THE VOYAGE OF “THE FLYING SCUD.”
16CHAPTER XV. AN ULTIMATUM.
35CHAPTER XXXII. THE LITTLE DISCUSSION BETWEEN THE SEVERAL PARTIES.
17CHAPTER XVI. THE NOISE WHICH CAME FROM THE PASSAGE.
36CHAPTER XXXIII. IN THE PRESENCE.
18BOOK III. THE GOD OF FORTUNE.
37BOOK V. AUTHOR’S POSTSCRIPT.: CHAPTER XXXIV. HOW MATTERS STAND TO-DAY.
19CHAPTER XVII. THE AFFAIR OF THE FREAK.
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