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Tales from the Darkened Streets of Dublin - Ghost Stories and Tales of Witchcraft and Magic from Authors Like Bram Stoker and J. Sheridan Le Fanu (Fan

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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781447406587
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics
  • Publisher Imprint: Fantasy and Horror Classics
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 160
  • Original Price: GBP 20.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 209 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Horror / General

The fog over the Liffey holds more than just secrets.

This atmospheric collection looks into the shadows of Dublin and the wider Irish landscape, assembling a potent mix of classic Gothic ghost stories, chilling folklore, and dark supernatural dramas. It showcases the authors who defined Irish horror, particularly the foundational figure, J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

Prepare for encounters with vengeful spirits, urban mysteries, and the unsettling persistence of ancient magic:

The heart of this collection lies in the work of J. Sheridan Le Fanu, the Irish master who perfected the ghost story with psychological depth:

  • Narrative of the Ghost of a Hand and An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street: Two of Le Fanu's most famous stories, exploring chilling, localized hauntings in the very streets and houses of Dublin. They trade cheap thrills for a creeping, persistent dread rooted in the city's grim past.

  • Footsteps in the Lobby: A terrifying study in suspense and sound, where a mundane sound in an old house becomes the relentless, inescapable harbinger of doom.

Dark Psychology and Dual Natures:

  • The Dualitists by Bram Stoker: From the author of Dracula, this dark psychological study explores the destructive nature of obsession and rivalry, hinting at a malignant force or shared madness that drives two individuals to a horrific end.

  • Five Pounds of Flesh by J. M. Synge: A fascinating inclusion from the famous Irish playwright, offering a story rooted in the stark realism of peasant life but touching upon themes of moral decay, grim bargaining, or supernatural debt.

Folklore and the Occult:

  • Irish Witch Tales by Lady Wilde: A vital inclusion, as Lady Wilde (Oscar Wilde's mother) was a noted collector of Irish folklore. This piece presents authentic legends, beliefs, and accounts concerning witches and their powers across the Irish countryside.

  • True Irish Ghost Stories by John D. Seymore: This provides documented or compiled accounts of purported real-life spectral encounters, grounding the fictional tales in the deep-seated supernatural traditions of the nation.

Complete with short biographies of each author, this collection is an essential volume for anyone who believes that the true spirit of Ireland is both mythical and profoundly haunted.

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