Classic Ghost Stories by Wilkie Collins, M. R. James, Charles Dickens and Others - (Dover Thrift Editions: Gothic/Horror) by John Grafton
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Highlights
- Assembled from the works of the finest masters of the genre, these compelling narratives promise to raise gooseflesh and accelerate pulses with their supernatural scenarios.Featured stories include J. S. LeFanu's "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street," with a mysterious old mansion as the focal point; Mary E. Wilkins' "The Lost Ghost," in which a strange child's disturbing presence instills fear and foreboding in all those she encounters; Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body-Snatchers"; "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost," by Wilkie Collins; and other gripping works by Charles Dickens, Henry James, Ralph Cram, Mrs. Henry Wood, Amelia B. Edwards, Fitz-James O'Brien, and M. R. James.Rich in detail and ghoulish incidents, this modestly priced collection will thrill readers who appreciate tales of terror as well as devotees of well-crafted literature.
- 176 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Horror
- Series Name: Dover Thrift Editions: Gothic/Horror
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About the Book
Eleven thrilling tales, featuring works by the finest masters of the genre: Mary E. Wilkins, Robert Louis Stevenson, Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens, Henry James, J. S. LeFanu, Ralph Cram, Mrs. Henry Wood, and more.Book Synopsis
Assembled from the works of the finest masters of the genre, these compelling narratives promise to raise gooseflesh and accelerate pulses with their supernatural scenarios.Featured stories include J. S. LeFanu's "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street," with a mysterious old mansion as the focal point; Mary E. Wilkins' "The Lost Ghost," in which a strange child's disturbing presence instills fear and foreboding in all those she encounters; Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Body-Snatchers"; "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost," by Wilkie Collins; and other gripping works by Charles Dickens, Henry James, Ralph Cram, Mrs. Henry Wood, Amelia B. Edwards, Fitz-James O'Brien, and M. R. James.
Rich in detail and ghoulish incidents, this modestly priced collection will thrill readers who appreciate tales of terror as well as devotees of well-crafted literature.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.28 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .48 Inches (D)
Weight: .31 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14 Years
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Horror
Series Title: Dover Thrift Editions: Gothic/Horror
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: John Grafton
Language: English
Street Date: June 18, 1998
TCIN: 1001913340
UPC: 9780486404301
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-5293
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.31 pounds
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