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Hauntings and Other Fantastic Tales

Vernon Lee
Hauntings and Other Fantastic Tales Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1551115786

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Vernon Lee writes in the Preface to Hauntings, “My ghosts are what you call spurious ghosts... of whom I can affirm only one thing, that they haunted certain brains, and have haunted, among others, my own.” First published in 1890, Lee’s most famous volume of supernatural tales occupies a special place in the literature of the fantastic for its treatment of the femme fatale and the allure of the past, along with the themes of thwarted artistic creativity and psychological obsession. This collection, which includes the four stories originally published in Hauntings and three others, enables readers to consider Lee’s work anew for its subtle redefinitions of gender and sexuality during the Victorian fin-de-siècle. The appendices, which include extensive excerpts from writings by Lee’s predecessors and peers, including Algernon Charles Swinburne, Walter Pater, and Lee’s brother Eugene Lee-Hamilton, allow the reader to see how Lee takes on the themes and preoccupations of the late-Victorian period but adapts them to her own purposes.

Hauntings; Fantastic Stories

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Fantastic Stories Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Books for Libraries
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035006852

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A beautiful and deadly Italian ghost. A rescued orphan girl with mystical powers. A modern woman in love with a long-dead poet.

Hauntings

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781513297149

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Hauntings by Vernon Lee Pdf

Hauntings (1890) is a short story collection by Vernon Lee. Published at the height of her career as a leading proponent of Aestheticism and scholar of the Italian Renaissance, Hauntings collects four of her most chilling tales of the supernatural. Employing formal techniques to mimic diary and letter writing, Lee brings her reader face to face with the psychological unease embodied in her characters. A principled feminist and committed pacifist, Lee was virtually blacklisted by critics and publishers following her opposition to the First World War. Through the efforts of dedicated scholars, however, interest in her works has increased over the past several decades, granting her the readership she deserves as a master of literary horror. “They are things of the imagination, born there, bred there, sprung from the strange confused heaps, half-rubbish, half-treasure, which lie in our fancy, heaps of half-faded recollections, of fragmentary vivid impressions, litter of multi-colored tatters, and faded herbs and flowers, whence arises that odor (we all know it), musty and damp, but penetratingly sweet and intoxicatingly heady, which hangs in the air when the ghost has swept through the unopened door, and the flickering flames of candle and fire start up once more after waning.” Vernon Lee’s world is one where ghosts and humans walk together, often without taking notice of one another. In those instances when they do, however, strange and terrible things are likely to occur. The stories in this collection record such fateful encounters: a German academic becomes obsessed with a lady of the Italian Renaissance; a young girl is discovered alone on the Italian coast following a brutal storm; a painter grows uneasy at the resemblance of a subject to one of her distant ancestors; and a composer hears the voice of a famous castrato dead for centuries. Hauntings is a masterful work from the mind of Vernon Lee, one of history’s most terrifying storytellers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Vernon Lee’s Hauntings is a classic work of supernatural fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Hauntings

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1330377974

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Excerpt from Hauntings: Fantastic Stories We were talking last evening - as the blue moon-mist poured in through the old-fashioned grated window, and mingled with our yellow lamplight at table - we were talking of a certain castle whose heir is initiated (as folk tell) on his twenty-first birthday to the knowledge of a secret so terrible as to overshadow his subsequent life. It struck us, discussing idly the various mysteries and terrors that may lie behind this fact or this fable, that no doom or horror conceivable and to be defined in words could ever adequately solve this riddle; that no reality of dreadfulness could seem aught but paltry, bearable, and easy to face in comparison with this vague we know not what. And this leads me to say, that it seems to me that the supernatural, in order to call forth those sensations, terrible to our ancestors and terrible but delicious to ourselves, sceptical posterity, must necessarily, and with but a few exceptions, remain enwrapped in mystery. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Hauntings; Fantastic Stories

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Fantastic Stories Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387334654

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Victoria's Most Haunted

Ian Gibbs
Victoria s Most Haunted Book PDF

Author : Ian Gibbs
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781771512145

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Victoria's Most Haunted by Ian Gibbs Pdf

Ghost stories from Canada’s most haunted city, including tales from iconic sites such as the Empress hotel, Hatley Castle, and Ross Bay Cemetery. Beautiful, charming Victoria is world renowned for its seaside attractions, flourishing gardens, and breathtaking ocean views. But looming behind its picture-perfect façade is a city shrouded in mystery, with restless, disembodied beings that whisper ghastly tales of mystery, violence, and horror. Known as British Columbia’s most haunted city, Victoria is teeming with a plethora of spirits. Through this brand-new collection of disturbing tales, you’ll come face to face with: The Grey Lady who chills hotel guests to the bone A decorated World War I soldier who protects tenants from something sinister An inconsolable child who haunts the pool area of a defunct hotel The blood-soaked spectre who runs through the infamous Fan Tan Alley to escape capture The ghost of Robert Johnson, who perpetually re-enacts his own suicide The phantom of a cranky hermit who plagues a beautiful lake house A spinster who gives tours of her childhood home And many more Get to know Victoria’s best-known hauntings along with some you may have not have heard before.

Hauntings, Fantastic Stories; by Vernon Lee

Violet Paget
Hauntings Fantastic Stories by Vernon Lee Book PDF

Author : Violet Paget
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1016600895

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Hauntings, Fantastic Stories; by Vernon Lee by Violet Paget Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hauntings

Vernon Lee
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Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781528790529

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Hauntings by Vernon Lee Pdf

Violet Paget (1856–1935), also known under the pseudonym Vernon Lee, was a French-born British writer famous for her supernatural fiction and contributions to the field of aesthetics. She also wrote more than a dozen books on a variety of subjects ranging from music to travel, and today she is best remembered for her original ideas and amusing use of irony. Lee's most famous work, “Hauntings” (1890) is a fantastic collection of chilling ghost and supernatural stories, including “Amour Dure”, “Dionea”, “Oke of Okehurst”, and “A Wicked Voice”. Classic macabre tales not to be missed by fans of frightening fiction. Other notable works by this author include: “The Prince of the Hundred Soups: A Puppet Show in Narrative” (1883), “The Countess of Albany” (1884), and “Miss Brown” (1884). Fantasy and Horror Classics is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with an introductory biography by Daniel Lleufer Thomas.

Eight Ghosts

Sarah Perry,Jeanette Winterson,Mark Haddon,Max Porter
Eight Ghosts Book PDF

Author : Sarah Perry,Jeanette Winterson,Mark Haddon,Max Porter
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781910463741

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Eight Ghosts by Sarah Perry,Jeanette Winterson,Mark Haddon,Max Porter Pdf

Rooted in place, slipping between worlds - a rich collection of unnerving ghosts and sinister histories. 'An impressive line-up of established and emerging names.' The Sunday Times 'These eerie, unsettling stories are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.' Daily Express Eight authors were given the freedom of their chosen English Heritage site, from medieval castles to a Cold War nuclear bunker. Immersed in the past and chilled by rumours of hauntings, they channelled their darker imaginings into a series of extraordinary new ghost stories. 'Subtly evocative of human relations loss, grief, or the fear of loneliness.' TLS 'A satisfying and spooky read.' Sun Also includes a gazetteer of English Heritage properties which are said to be haunted.

Hauntings, Fantastic Stories

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Fantastic Stories Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Trieste Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 064900471X

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The Haunting of Vancouver Island

Shanon Sinn
The Haunting of Vancouver Island Book PDF

Author : Shanon Sinn
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781771512442

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The Haunting of Vancouver Island by Shanon Sinn Pdf

A compelling investigation into supernatural events and local lore on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is known worldwide for its arresting natural beauty, but those who live here know that it is also imbued with a palpable supernatural energy. Researcher Shanon Sinn found his curiosity piqued by stories of mysterious sightings on the island—ghosts, sasquatches, sea serpents—but he was disappointed in the sensational and sometimes disrespectful way they were being retold or revised. Acting on his desire to transform these stories from unsubstantiated gossip to thoroughly researched accounts, Sinn uncovered fascinating details, identified historical inconsistencies, and now retells these encounters as accurately as possible. Investigating 25 spellbinding tales that wind their way from the south end of the island to the north, Sinn explored hauntings in cities, in the forest, and on isolated logging roads. In addition to visiting castles, inns, and cemeteries, he followed the trail of spirits glimpsed on mountaintops, beaches, and water, and visited Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island and the Schooner Restaurant in Tofino to personally scrutinize reports of hauntings. Featuring First Nations stories from each of the three Indigenous groups who call Vancouver Island home—the Coast Salish, the Nuu-chah-nulth, and the Kwakwaka’wakw—the book includes an interview with Hereditary Chief James Swan of Ahousaht.

Hauntings

Vernon Lee
Hauntings Book PDF

Author : Vernon Lee
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1546682066

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Hauntings is a collection of supernatural short-stories that remains on the threshold between the fantastic and the psychological. Perhaps ghosts and strange forces do exist here, but they?re always invited by the obsessions, hatreds and passions of the living. In the first story, Amour Dure, a historian researching Medieval Italy falls in love with the portrait of a Machiavellian woman and becomes the means to carry on a centuries-old revenge. In Dionea, a mysterious little girl cast ashore is taken in by Catholic nuns, but her pagan ways prevent her from adjusting. The longest story, Oke of Okehurst, concerns a woman whose obsession for family history brings about a tragedy. In the final story, A Wicked Voice, a musician scoffs at an 18th century singer who may have made a deal with the Devil to receive his talent, and starts hearing his voice wherever he goes. The role of women and the danger of the past are recurrent motifs in these stories: in Amour Dure, we read the life story of one Medea da Carpi, a schemer who tried to kill her way to power and sacrificed her lovers one by one to get it. In The Wicked Voice the protagonist takes us to the music of the 18th century; apart from the unusual idea of haunting someone through a ghost voice, this story seemed the weakest one to me.

Ghost Stories

Rick Chillot,Matt Forbeck,Geoff Grabowski,Matthew McFarland,Adam Tinworth,Chuck Wendig
Ghost Stories Book PDF

Author : Rick Chillot,Matt Forbeck,Geoff Grabowski,Matthew McFarland,Adam Tinworth,Chuck Wendig
Publisher : White Wolf Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Fantasy games
ISBN : 1588464830

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Ghost Stories by Rick Chillot,Matt Forbeck,Geoff Grabowski,Matthew McFarland,Adam Tinworth,Chuck Wendig Pdf

"I see you You go about your life like nothing ever happened. You think you're safe now that it's done, like a problem that you've solved once and for all. You're wrong. I remember what you did. You might have killed me, but I'm not gone. I stayed behind and I won't go until you've paid." This book includes: * Your first opportunity to play mortals as characters with the Storytelling System * The mystery of the World of Darkness grows with five ghost stories to play around your gaming table * A great prequel to Vampire, Werewolf and Mage chronicles.

HAUNTINGS FANTASTIC STORIES BY

Violet 1856-1935 Paget
HAUNTINGS FANTASTIC STORIES BY Book PDF

Author : Violet 1856-1935 Paget
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1362786888

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HAUNTINGS FANTASTIC STORIES BY by Violet 1856-1935 Paget Pdf

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Ghostly Matters

Avery Gordon
Ghostly Matters Book PDF

Author : Avery Gordon
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 081662089X

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Ghostly Matters by Avery Gordon Pdf

'Avery Gordon's stunningly original and provocatively imaginative book explores the connections linking horror, history, and haunting. She shows how fiction writing can sometimes function as a social force, as a repository of memories that are too brutal, to debilitating, and too horrifying to register through direct historical or social science narratives...'--George Lipsitz, University of California, San Diego