{"product_id":"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-9781447406587","title":"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","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Various\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Fantasy and Horror Classics\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Horror - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fog over the Liffey holds more than just secrets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for encounters with vengeful spirits, urban mysteries, and the unsettling persistence of ancient magic: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heart of this collection lies in the work of J. Sheridan Le Fanu, the Irish master who perfected the ghost story with psychological depth: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative of the Ghost of a Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootsteps in the Lobby\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e A terrifying study in suspense and sound, where a mundane sound in an old house becomes the relentless, inescapable harbinger of doom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark Psychology and Dual Natures: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dualitists\u003c\/em\u003e by Bram Stoker: \u003c\/strong\u003e From the author of \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Pounds of Flesh\u003c\/em\u003e by J. M. Synge: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFolklore and the Occult: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIrish Witch Tales\u003c\/em\u003e by Lady Wilde: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrue Irish Ghost Stories\u003c\/em\u003e by John D. Seymore: \u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with \u003cstrong\u003eshort biographies\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fantasy and Horror Classics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47601706467479,"sku":"9781447406587","price":2351.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447406587.webp?v=1775010684","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/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-9781447406587","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}