Great Ghost Stories by Joseph Lewis French

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Compiler French, Joseph Lewis, 1858-1936
LoC No. 18010839
Title Great Ghost Stories
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The house and the brain, by Lord E. Bulwer-Lytton -- The roll-call of the reef, by A. T. Quiller-Couch -- The open door, by M. Oliphant -- The deserted house, by E. T. A. Hoffmann -- The mysterious sketch, by Erckmann-Chatrian -- Green branches, by F. Macleod -- The four-fifteen express, by A. B. Edwards -- The were-wolf, by H. B. Marryatt -- The withered arm, by T. Hardy -- Clarimonde, by T. Gautier -- The stalls of Barchester Cathedral, by M. R. James -- What was it?, by F.-J. O'Brien.
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Summary "Great Ghost Stories" by Joseph Lewis French is a collection of supernatural tales compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology features various ghostly narratives that explore the boundaries between the known and the unknown, inviting readers into the realm of the eerie and the spectral. It promises a blend of chilling atmospheres and intriguing plots, designed to engage those with a fascination for the macabre. The opening of the book introduces a foreword by James H. Hyslop, who discusses the allure and significance of ghost stories in literature. He reflects on how the supernatural captivates the imagination while contrasting it with the growing influence of rational thought and science in understanding the world. The narrative then transitions into the first tale, "The House and the Brain," where a man and his servant investigate a reputedly haunted house in London, encountering terrifying phenomena that blend mystery and the supernatural as they delve into unexplained occurrences. This sets the stage for a captivating exploration of fear, human curiosity, and the otherworldly experiences that define ghost stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Fiction
Subject Ghost stories
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