Ancient Sorceries, Deluxe Edition: The most eerie and unnerving tales from one of the greatest proponents of supernatural fiction

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A beautifully produced new edition of Blackwood&’s weirdest supernatural stories, including &“The Willows,&” highlighted by H.P. Lovecraft as "the single finest weird tale in literature&”Lauded as one of our greatest storytellers, and inspiring generations of writers from H.P. Lovecraft to Tolkien to Stephen King, Algernon Blackwood left a legacy as one of Britain's greatest conjurors of weird and supernatural stories. Blackwood&’s inimitable style puts readers right in the middle of the story, with visceral and nature-inspired fear that lies just beyond the real, often in the form of a nameless dread. This beautifully produced edition, with a stunning cover and thoughtful design and layout to ensure the most enjoyable reading experience, features four of his most unnervingly curious tales:Ancient Sorceries--a traveller stops in a remote French hill town and soon finds himself unable to leave; there is something strangely feline about the inhabitants, he notices, and they all seem to be watching him very closely…The Listener--a lodging house guest feels himself observed by a malevolent presence. Soon it transpires his room&’s previous occupant is watching him from beyond the grave, and is envious of the very flesh on his bones.The Sea Fit--an old retired ship&’s captain&’s ravings build to a terrifying climax, as he offers himself up as a sacrifice to the cruel gods of the sea.The Willows--two friends on a canoeing trip spend a terrifying night on a lonely willow-covered island, haunted by the strange trees and sinister shapes in the water.
Copyright:
2022

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
226 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781782278528
Related ISBNs:
9781782278511
Publisher:
Steerforth Press
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Horror, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
18 and up
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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