Famous Modern Ghost Stories by Dorothy Scarborough et al.

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Compiler Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Contributor Andreyev, Leonid, 1871-1919
Contributor Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?
Contributor Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
Contributor Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933
Contributor Closser, Myla Jo, 1880-1962
Contributor Dunbar, Olivia Howard, 1873-1953
Contributor France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Contributor Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930
Contributor Harvey, William Fryer, 1885-1937
Contributor Le Gallienne, Richard, 1866-1947
Contributor Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947
Contributor Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Contributor O'Brien, Fitz James, 1828-1862
Contributor Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Contributor Steele, Wilbur Daniel, 1886-1970
LoC No. 21008835
Title Famous Modern Ghost Stories
Contents The willows / Algernon Blackwood -- The shadows on the wall / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman -- The messenger / Robert W. Chambers -- Lazarus / Leonid Andreyev -- The beast with five fingers / W.F. Harvey -- The mass of shadows / Anatole France -- What was it? / Fitz James O'Brien -- The middle toe of the right foot / Ambrose Bierce -- The shell of sense / Olivia Howard Dunbar -- The woman at Seven Brothers / Wilbur Daniel Steele -- At the gate / Myla Jo Closser -- Ligeia / Edgar Allan Poe -- The haunted orchard / Richard Le Gallienne -- The bowmen / Arthur Machen -- A ghost / Guy de Maupassant.
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Summary "Famous Modern Ghost Stories" by Dorothy Scarborough, Ph.D. is a collection of ghostly tales selected from various authors and compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology presents a diverse range of supernatural narratives that explore themes of the unknown and the eerie, showcasing how ghost stories have evolved over time. With contributions from different writers, this collection targets readers interested in the chilling allure of ghosts and the supernatural. The opening of the anthology features an engaging introduction that reflects on the enduring fascination humans have with ghosts and the supernatural. Scarborough discusses the modern ghost's complexity, creativity, and the varied roles they play in literature, shifting from simple hauntings to more vivid and personalized experiences. She suggests that contemporary ghosts are more relatable and integrated into society, often reflecting human emotions and societal changes. The introduction sets the stage for the stories to follow, emphasizing the essential ties between the spectral and human experience, highlighting both the terror and beauty found in ghostly tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories
Subject Ghost stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 15143
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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