MERRY SPOOKY CHRISTMAS (25 Weird & Supernatural Tales in One Edition)
By Robert Louis Stevenson, O. Henry, Wilkie Collins, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Thomas Hardy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Saki, G.K. Chesterton, M.R. James, Catherine Crowe, William Douglas O'Connor, Charles Dickens, John Kendrick Bangs, Louisa M. Alcott, Emmuska Orczy, Grant Allen, Leonard Kip
Length40h 32m
About this audiobook
MERRY SPOOKY CHRISTMAS assembles a remarkable collection of 25 supernatural tales that intrigue and unsettle, all set against the festive backdrop of Christmas. This anthology blends the coziness of the holiday season with the chilling touch of the supernatural, employing a range of literary styles from gothic to mystery, seamlessly stitching the traditional with the eerie. The diversity of styles and themes provides a unique take on what constitutes holiday literature, redefining the cozy corners of yuletide cheer with shadows lurking just out of sight. Notable are tales that intertwine the festive spirit with otherworldly visitations and moral reckonings that leap from the page with eerie momentum. The contributing authors, ranging from Arthur Conan Doyle to Thomas Hardy and beyond, bring distinct voices that echo the rich literary traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these writers were pivotal in developing the genres of mystery and the supernatural story, with several pieces in this collection touching on broader cultural and historical movements of their time. Collectively, they expand the contours of how holiday narratives can be envisioned, blending folklore with literary innovation to reimagine the ghosts of Christmas in a literal and figurative sense. MERRY SPOOKY CHRISTMAS is an essential volume for readers who relish in the convergence of holiday warmth and chilling suspense. The collection offers a singular opportunity to explore diverse narratives that challenge the conventional imagery of Christmas. It invites an in-depth contemplation of themes through a tapestry of voices, both spectral and human, encouraging a festive reassessment of the familiar. This anthology is not just an exploration of literary craftsmanship but a gateway to reimagining the boundaries of seasonal storytelling.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (19)
Includes Amazon, Goodreads
GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length40 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Down the Snow Stairs (Musaicum Christmas Specials)
2The Christmas Banquet (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
3What the Shepherd Saw: A Tale of Four Moonlight Nights (Thomas Hardy)
4First Night
5Second Night
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6Third Night
7Fourth Night
8The Wolves of Cernogratz (Saki)
9Markheim (Robert Louis Stevenson)
10A Chaparral Christmas Gift (O. Henry)
11The Flying Stars (G.K. Chesterton)
12The Story of a Disappearance and an Appearance (M.R. James)
13Letter I
14Letter II
15Letter III
16Letter IV
17Ghosts and Family Legends (Catherine Crowe)
18Preface
191. Round the Fire
20First Evening
21Second Evening
22Third Evening
23Fourth Evening
24Fifth Evening
25Sixth Evening
26Seventh Evening
27Eighth Evening
28Appendix
292. Legends of the Earthbound
30The Italian's Story
31The Dutch Officer's Story
32The Old French Gentleman's Story
33The Swiss Lady's Story
34The Sheep-Farmer's Story
35My Friend's Story
36The Ghost: A Christmas Story (William Douglas O’Connor)
37Doctor Marigold’s Prescriptions (Charles Dickens)
38Chapter I. To Be Taken Immediately
39Chapter II. Not to Be Taken at Bed-Time
40Chapter III. To Be Taken at the Dinner-Table
41Chapter IV. Not to Be Taken for Granted
42Chapter V. To Be Taken in Water
43Chapter VI. To Be Taken With a Grain of Salt
44Chapter VII. To Be Taken and Tried
45Chapter VIII. To Be Taken for Life
46The Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)
47Stave I. Marley's Ghost
48Stave II. The First of the Three Spirits
49Stave III. The Second of the Three Spirits
50Stave IV. The Last of the Spirits
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