The Witch of Prague
Including "The Screaming Skull, The Doll's Ghost, The Upper Berth, Khaled"By Francis Marion Crawford
Length57h 22m
About this audiobook
In 'The Witch of Prague,' Francis Marion Crawford weaves a mesmerizing tale that intricately blends elements of fantasy, romance, and the supernatural within the rich backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. The narrative explores the life of a mysterious, enchantingly beautiful witch and her entanglement with a young American man. Crawford's vivid descriptions and lyrical prose effectively evoke the atmosphere of Prague, suffused with magic and mystique, while the psychological complexities of his characters reflect the broader themes of spirituality, desire, and the nature of evil. This exploration of esoteric themes is further enhanced by the author's use of symbolism and rich, poetic language, making it a work that transcends conventional genre boundaries. Crawford, a notable figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was profoundly influenced by his own travel experiences in Europe along with his fascination for the occult and supernatural lore. Having positioned himself as both an author and a theatrical figure, his exposure to varied cultures and belief systems shaped much of his literary work. 'The Witch of Prague' embodies Crawford's engagement with these themes, reflecting his profound understanding of human emotions and the metaphysical. Readers who delve into 'The Witch of Prague' will find themselves ensconced in a hauntingly beautiful narrative that prompts reflection on the complexities of love and the unknown. This book is highly recommended for those who appreciate a blend of historical narrative and fantastical elements, as it encapsulates Crawford's mastery of storytelling, making it a captivating addition to the canon of supernatural fiction.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length57 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
58CHAPTER XVIII
2CHAPTER II.
59CHAPTER XIX
3CHAPTER III.
60CHAPTER XX2
4CHAPTER IV.
61CHAPTER XXI
5CHAPTER V.
62CHAPTER XXII
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6CHAPTER VI.
63CHAPTER XXIII
7CHAPTER VII.
64CHAPTER XXIV
8CHAPTER VIII.
65CHAPTER XXV
9CHAPTER IX.
66CHAPTER XXVI
10CHAPTER X.
67CHAPTER XXVII
11CHAPTER XI.
68The Upper Berth
12CHAPTER XII.
69CHAPTER I
13CHAPTER XIII.
70CHAPTER II
14CHAPTER XIV.
71CHAPTER III
15CHAPTER I.
72CHAPTER IV
16CHAPTER II.
73By the Waters of Paradise
17CHAPTER III.
74Chapter I
18CHAPTER IV.
75CHAPTER II
19CHAPTER V.
76CHAPTER III
20CHAPTER VI.
77The Dead Smile
21CHAPTER VII.
78CHAPTER I
22CHAPTER VIII.
79CHAPTER II
23CHAPTER IX.
80CHAPTER III
24CHAPTER X.
81CHAPTER IV
25CHAPTER XI.
82CHAPTER I
26CHAPTER XII.
83CHAPTER II
27CHAPTER XIII.
84CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XIV.
85CHAPTER IV
29CHAPTER I
86CHAPTER V
30CHAPTER II
87CHAPTER VI
31CHAPTER III
88CHAPTER VII
32CHAPTER IV
89CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER V
90CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER VI
91CHAPTER X
35CHAPTER VII
92CHAPTER XI
36CHAPTER VIII
93CHAPTER XII
37CHAPTER IX
94CHAPTER XIII
38CHAPTER X
95CHAPTER XIV
39CHAPTER XI
96CHAPTER XV
40CHAPTER XII
97CHAPTER XVI
41CHAPTER I
98CHAPTER XVII
42CHAPTER II
99CHAPTER XVIII
43CHAPTER III
100CHAPTER XIX
44CHAPTER IV
101CHAPTER XX
45CHAPTER V
102CHAPTER XXI
46CHAPTER VI
103CHAPTER XXII
47CHAPTER VII
104CHAPTER XXIII
48CHAPTER VIII
105CHAPTER XXIV
49CHAPTER IX
106CHAPTER XXV
50CHAPTER X
107CHAPTER XXVI
51CHAPTER XI
108CHAPTER XXVII
52CHAPTER XII
109CHAPTER XXVIII
53CHAPTER XIII
110Man Overboard!
54CHAPTER XIV
111For the Blood Is the Life
55CHAPTER XV1
112The King's Messenger
56CHAPTER XVI
113The Screaming Skull
57CHAPTER XVII
114The Doll's Ghost
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