Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Ghost Stories by Joseph Lewis French

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Editor French, Joseph Lewis, 1858-1936
Title Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Ghost Stories
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Listener / Algernon Blackwood
Number 13 / Montague Rhodes James
Joseph: A Story / Katherine Rickford
The Horla / Guy de Maupassant
The Beast with Five Fingers / William F. Harvey
Sister Maddelena / Ralph Adams Cram
Thrawn Janet / Robert Louis Stevenson
The Yellow Cat / Wilbur Daniel Steele
Letter to Sura / Pliny the Younger.
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Summary "Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Ghost Stories" by Joseph Lewis French is a collection of ghost stories likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases the evolution of ghost storytelling, featuring a range of tales from various authors that reflect the genre's enduring appeal and imaginative evolution over time. The opening section introduces readers to the concept of ghost stories as one of the oldest forms of narrative, seamlessly blending the supernatural with the human experience. At the start of the volume, the editor discusses the historical significance and charm of ghost stories, emphasizing how they have retained their popularity and how skilled writers have refined the art over the years. The opening specifically sets the stage for a haunting narrative by introducing a character who has recently moved into a creaky, old London apartment. As he grapples with isolation and discomfort in his surroundings, strange occurrences unfold, suggesting the building's hidden history—foreshadowing the chilling experiences that will occupy his mind. This opening establishes an intriguing atmosphere of suspense and sets the tone for the unsettling tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Ghost stories
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EBook-No. 27722
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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