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Visible and Invisible: A classic collection of tales of the supernatural
A “short ghost story collection” written in bygone days, with a sophistication today’s “horror stories” lack.
Visible and Invisible by E F Benson is an example of classic short fiction first published in 1923 in the United Kingdom, 1924 in the USA.
A true book of value, a classic that continues to live on across the ages. Books from yesteryear have an artistic quality and a permanence often lacking in books from the modern era. You are sure to love this work. A horror mystery collection of the finest type.
A Glimpse Inside
When Mrs. Acres bought the Gate-house at Tarleton, which had stood so long without a tenant, and appeared in that very agreeable and lively little town as a resident, sufficient was already known about her past history to entitle her to friendliness and sympathy. Hers had been a tragic story, and the account of the inquest held on her husband’s body, when, within a month of their marriage, he had shot himself before her eyes, was recent enough, and of as full a report in the papers as to enable our little community of Tarleton to remember and run over the salient grimness of the case without the need of inventing any further details—which, otherwise, it would have been quite capable of doing.
Briefly, then, the facts had been as follows. Horace Acres appeared to have been a heartless fortune-hunter—a handsome, plausible wretch, ten years younger than his wife. He had made no secret to his friends of not being in love with her but of having a considerable regard for her more than considerable fortune. But hardly had he married her than his indifference developed into violent dislike, accompanied by some mysterious, inexplicable dread of her.
Synopsis
Visible and Invisible by Edward Frederic Benson is a collection of, in E F Benson's own words, spook stories, originally published in various magazines before being collected in book form here. If you like classic tales of the supernatural, you're sure to find plenty to enjoy in this fine collection. Truly hair-raising stories that you'd be well-advised not to read too late at night (if you want a good night's sleep that is!) Spine-tingling entertainment awaits all readers of this book so be sure to snap it up today.
"A beautiful reprint" from Wombrook Publishing. We have taken every step possible to ensure the original quality of this book has been maintained to the best standard. This means that the text in this edition is unedited and unchanged from the author’s original publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This book is one of the best classic horror story collections of all time. Its words are arranged with such literary precision, in a way that is just not seen in ghost fiction from today. This title will make a brilliant gift for the classic horror literature lover in your life, or a magnificent addition to your current book collection. We are ready to post this book off to you today with all due haste , so that you can indulge in this title without delay.
Visible and Invisible
◆ Original 1923 text
◆ A classic collection of tales of the supernatural
◆ 5 x 8 Inches
◆ Matte Cover
◆ White Paper
Visible and Invisible by E F Benson is an example of classic short fiction first published in 1923 in the United Kingdom, 1924 in the USA.
A true book of value, a classic that continues to live on across the ages. Books from yesteryear have an artistic quality and a permanence often lacking in books from the modern era. You are sure to love this work. A horror mystery collection of the finest type.
A Glimpse Inside
When Mrs. Acres bought the Gate-house at Tarleton, which had stood so long without a tenant, and appeared in that very agreeable and lively little town as a resident, sufficient was already known about her past history to entitle her to friendliness and sympathy. Hers had been a tragic story, and the account of the inquest held on her husband’s body, when, within a month of their marriage, he had shot himself before her eyes, was recent enough, and of as full a report in the papers as to enable our little community of Tarleton to remember and run over the salient grimness of the case without the need of inventing any further details—which, otherwise, it would have been quite capable of doing.
Briefly, then, the facts had been as follows. Horace Acres appeared to have been a heartless fortune-hunter—a handsome, plausible wretch, ten years younger than his wife. He had made no secret to his friends of not being in love with her but of having a considerable regard for her more than considerable fortune. But hardly had he married her than his indifference developed into violent dislike, accompanied by some mysterious, inexplicable dread of her.
Synopsis
Visible and Invisible by Edward Frederic Benson is a collection of, in E F Benson's own words, spook stories, originally published in various magazines before being collected in book form here. If you like classic tales of the supernatural, you're sure to find plenty to enjoy in this fine collection. Truly hair-raising stories that you'd be well-advised not to read too late at night (if you want a good night's sleep that is!) Spine-tingling entertainment awaits all readers of this book so be sure to snap it up today.
"A beautiful reprint" from Wombrook Publishing. We have taken every step possible to ensure the original quality of this book has been maintained to the best standard. This means that the text in this edition is unedited and unchanged from the author’s original publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This book is one of the best classic horror story collections of all time. Its words are arranged with such literary precision, in a way that is just not seen in ghost fiction from today. This title will make a brilliant gift for the classic horror literature lover in your life, or a magnificent addition to your current book collection. We are ready to post this book off to you today with all due haste , so that you can indulge in this title without delay.
Visible and Invisible
◆ Original 1923 text
◆ A classic collection of tales of the supernatural
◆ 5 x 8 Inches
◆ Matte Cover
◆ White Paper
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1923
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About the author
E.F. Benson
1,030 books355 followersEdward Frederic "E. F." Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer.
E. F. Benson was the younger brother of A.C. Benson, who wrote the words to "Land of Hope and Glory", Robert Hugh Benson, author of several novels and Roman Catholic apologetic works, and Margaret Benson, an author and amateur Egyptologist.
Benson died during 1940 of throat cancer at the University College Hospital, London. He is buried in the cemetery at Rye, East Sussex.
Last paragraph from Wikipedia
E. F. Benson was the younger brother of A.C. Benson, who wrote the words to "Land of Hope and Glory", Robert Hugh Benson, author of several novels and Roman Catholic apologetic works, and Margaret Benson, an author and amateur Egyptologist.
Benson died during 1940 of throat cancer at the University College Hospital, London. He is buried in the cemetery at Rye, East Sussex.
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May 11, 2024
"Visible e invisible" es una recopilación de relatos sobre el encuentro con lo sobrenatural. La mayoría de ellos son bastante predecibles y no muy originales, al menos para el lector actual. Tampoco contienen grandes descripciones ni crean atmósferas agobiantes.
Sin embargo, la prosa ligera y directa, generalmente en primera persona, hace que ninguno de ellos se haga pesado y sean muy entretenidos. Además, hay alguno que se sale de la norma y eleva la calidad del libro.
En resumen, se trata de una obra que se lee con agrado y que, si bien no entusiasma, sí deja buen sabor de boca.
Sin embargo, la prosa ligera y directa, generalmente en primera persona, hace que ninguno de ellos se haga pesado y sean muy entretenidos. Además, hay alguno que se sale de la norma y eleva la calidad del libro.
En resumen, se trata de una obra que se lee con agrado y que, si bien no entusiasma, sí deja buen sabor de boca.
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