THE PANIC ROOM: 30+ Ghost Tales by Sheridan Le Fanu
Enriched edition. Madam Crowl's Ghost, Carmilla, The Ghost and the Bonesetter, Schalken the Painter, The Haunted Baronet, The Familiar, Green Tea…By Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Length41h 23m
About this audiobook
In 'The Panic Room: 30+ Ghost Tales by Sheridan Le Fanu', readers are immersed in a collection of eerie and atmospheric ghost stories, showcasing Le Fanu's mastery of the supernatural genre. Le Fanu's works are characterized by their Gothic elements, psychological depth, and sense of mounting dread. The stories in this collection are intricate and unsettling, often exploring themes of memory, guilt, and the unknown. Readers will find themselves enveloped in a world of mystery and suspense, where the veil between the living and the dead is gradually lifted. Le Fanu's prose is lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into the ethereal realm of his imagination. 'The Panic Room' stands as a testament to Le Fanu's enduring legacy as a purveyor of chilling tales that linger in the mind long after the final page is turned. Fans of classic ghost stories and Gothic literature will find much to savor in this haunting collection.
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
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (16)
Includes Amazon
GenreLiterary Classics
Length41 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PANIC ROOM: 30+ Ghost Tales by Sheridan Le Fanu
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Green Tea
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6The Familiar
7Mr Justice Harbottle
8Carmilla
9Chapter 1. An Early Fright
10Chapter 2. A Guest
11Chapter 3. We Compare Notes
12Chapter 4. Her Habits — A Saunter
13Chapter 5. A Wonderful Likeness
14Chapter 6. A Very Strange Agony
15Chapter 7. Descending
16Chapter 8. Search
17Chapter 9. The Doctor
18Chapter 10. Bereaved
19Chapter 11. The Story
20Chapter 12. A Petition
21Chapter 13. The Woodman
22Chapter 14. The Meeting
23Chapter 15. Ordeal and Execution
24The Ghost and the Bone Setter
25The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh
26The Drunkard’s Dream
27Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter
28A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family
29The Haunted Baronet
30Chapter I. The George and Dragon
31Chapter II. The Drowned Woman
32Chapter III. Philip Feltram
33Chapter IV. The Baronet Appears
34Chapter V. Mrs. Julaper's Room
35Chapter VI. The Intruder
36Chapter VII. The Bank Note
37Chapter VIII. Feltram's Plan
38Chapter IX. The Crazy Parson
39Chapter X. Adventure in Tom Marlin's Boat
40Chapter XI. Sir Bale's Dream
41Chapter XII. Marcella Bligh and Judith Wale Keep Watch
42Chapter XIII. The Mist on the Mountain
43Chapter XIV. A New Philip Feltram
44Chapter XV. The Purse of Gold
45Chapter XVI. The Message from Cloostedd
46Chapter XVII. On the Course—Beeswing, Falcon, and Lightning
47Chapter XVIII. On the Lake, at Last
48Chapter XIX. Mystagogus
49Chapter XX. The Haunted Forest
50Chapter XXI. Rindermere
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