Step into the shadows of Victorian intrigue with Sheridan Le Fanu's "In a Glass Darkly," a haunting collection of five tales that intertwine the supernatural with the psychological. Each story explores the eerie and unexplained through the lens of Dr. Martin Hesselius, a pioneering psychologist who delves into the darkest corners of the human mind. From the chilling account of a young girl haunted by a malevolent specter in "Green Tea," to the complex layers of fear in "Carmilla," a seminal work in vampire literature that predates Bram Stoker's Dracula, Le Fanu masterfully crafts atmospheres thick with suspense and horror. Revel in "The Room in the Dragon Volant," where a night at an inn takes a sinister turn, and question reality alongside the protagonists of "The Familiar" and "Mr. Justice Harbottle." Through elegant prose and cunningly plotted narratives, this collection is designed to unsettle and intrigue, making it a must-read for aficionados of horror and supernatural fiction.
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- Release Date 01/28/2016
- Author J Sheridan Le Fanu
- Language English
- Company Leopold Classic Library
- Weight 1.33 pounds
- Dimensions 6.69 x 0.67 x 9.61 inches
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