Stories of Terror and the Supernatural

by Herman Graf (Contributor)

Ghosts, murder, demonic possession, and psychological these are just some of the subjects taken up by the unparalleled writers in this superb collection. Lovers of the supernatural will discover the true masters of the genre, and readers of classic literature will discover another side of their favorite Victorian, French, and American authors. In “La Grande Bretèche” by the great French nineteenth-century writer Honoré de Balzac, a doctor discovers an abandoned manor with a disturbing history. Victorian master Thomas Hardy’s “The Three Strangers” proves just how hard it is to judge a man’s character, even when a life is at stake. In Robert Louis Stevenson’s exciting and suspenseful trilogy “The Suicide Club,” a detective delves into a dark association whose members are intent on losing their lives. And in “Green Tea,” by the incomparable ghost-story writer Sheridan Le Fanu, a detective of the occult investigates the case of a clergyman haunted by a demon in the form of an ethereal monkey. This chilling collection also includes stories  Edgar Allan PoeHenry JamesWilla Cather Charles Dickens Guy de Maupassant  Rudyard Kipling Nathaniel Hawthorne Charlotte Brontë  And more

Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy

434 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2013

Reviews

[Drpsychorat · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is filled with short stories from famous authors and one novella. These stories are mostly of supernatural aspect and not particularly scary or full of horror. They are however well written and captivating. It is worth the read just for the literature, not the occasional scare.

[Susan D. Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

What great fun! Spooky tales told by some of our most classic authors!

[Shuggy L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tales which depict 19th century life and times in the wealthier classes.

[Iseult0619 · Rating 4 out of 5]

some of the stories didn't fit in this book but others did. Enjoyed reading them all though. introduced me to some I had never heard of.