Strange Forces

Originally published in 1906, the fantastic tales of STRANGE FORCES make a significant contribution to Gaslight Era science fiction. Considered one of the major Latin American writers of this century, Leopoldo Lugones was an influential cultural and literary figure in Argentina who published more than thirty-five volumes ranging from novels to political commentary. "Lugones, regarded by many critics as a worthy heir to Wells and Poe, shows his mastery of the macabre and grotesque by relating tales of terror in his distinctively florid style...Wonderfully literate and just plain creepy, this collection will make a worthy addition to any library" - Booklist.

From Library Journal

Lugones is an influential figure in Latin American letters, and this 1906 volume sports an even dozen stories of the supernatural. This edition also contains an introduction on the author and his work. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

This collection of short stories, originally published in 1906 in the author's native Spanish, still captivates readers nearly 100 years later. Lugones, regarded by many critics as a worthy heir to Wells and Poe, shows his mastery of the macabre and grotesque by relating tales of terror in his distinctively florid style. The fall of Gomorrah is viewed through the eyes of one of its most debauched citizens, as a chance meteor shower soon turns into the full onslaught of God's wrath; a woodsman's thoughtless slaying of a bloat-toad yields terrifying results; and a town is besieged by its prize horses only to find salvation from a surprising source. Lugones' obvious love of ancient cultures and history shines through in these stories as they take place in diverse epochs, spanning from medieval Jerusalem to modern-day Argentina. Wonderfully literate and just plain creepy, this collection will make a worthy addition to any library. Brendan DowlingCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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