Description
Explore the spectral world with **The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories**, a definitive anthology edited by Michael Newton. This carefully curated collection features the best ghost stories from renowned authors, allowing readers to delve into the chilling realms of the supernatural. With favorites like Elizabeth Gaskell's haunting 'The Old Nurse's Story' and Edith Wharton's eerie 'Afterword', it spans a diverse array of chilling narratives that highlight the evolution of ghost stories over time. This paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2010, contains 464 pages filled with terrors that will keep you captivated. Whether you are a paranormal enthusiast or a casual reader, this book is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The thoughtful introduction by Newton sets the stage for understanding the changing nature of ghost stories, and the notes provided enrich your reading experience by placing the tales in their historical and literary context. Perfect for readers looking to explore classic and contemporary ghostly fiction, **The Penguin Book of Ghost Stories** invites you to embrace the otherworldly and uncover the stories that continue to haunt our imagination.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442365
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
The definitive collection of tales of the supernatural, edited by Michael Newton
'The ghost is the most enduring figure in supernatural fiction. He is absolutely indestructible... He changes with the styles in fiction but he never goes out of fashion. He is the really permanent citizen of the earth, for mortals, at best, are but transients' - Dorothy Scarborough
This new selection of ghost stories, by Michael Newton, brings together the best of the genre. From Elizabeth Gaskell's 'The Old Nurse's Story' through to Edith Wharton's 'Afterword', this collection covers all of the most terrifying tales of the genre. With a thoughtful introduction, and helpful notes, Newton places the stories contextually within the genre and elucidates the changing nature of the ghost story and how we interpret it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442365
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 464
Description:
The definitive collection of tales of the supernatural, edited by Michael Newton
'The ghost is the most enduring figure in supernatural fiction. He is absolutely indestructible... He changes with the styles in fiction but he never goes out of fashion. He is the really permanent citizen of the earth, for mortals, at best, are but transients' - Dorothy Scarborough
This new selection of ghost stories, by Michael Newton, brings together the best of the genre. From Elizabeth Gaskell's 'The Old Nurse's Story' through to Edith Wharton's 'Afterword', this collection covers all of the most terrifying tales of the genre. With a thoughtful introduction, and helpful notes, Newton places the stories contextually within the genre and elucidates the changing nature of the ghost story and how we interpret it.