7 Best Short Stories by Algernon Blackwood
7 Best Short Stories by Algernon Blackwood

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2023-03-14

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 3988653462

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Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to the English author Algernon Blackwood. Algernon Blackwood was a master of supernatural fiction, known for his ability to create a sense of unease and tension in his readers. In this collection, readers can expect to be taken on a journey through the haunting landscapes and eerie situations that Blackwood's stories are famous for. Works selected for this book:- The Willows; - Secret Worship; - The Wendigo; - Ancient Sorceries; - The Listener; - The Transfer; - A Descent Into Egypt. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

The Willows Illustrated
The Willows Illustrated

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-06

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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"The Willows" is a novella by English author Algernon Blackwood, originally published as part of his 1907 collection The Listener and Other Stories. It is one of Blackwood's best known works and has been influential on a number of later writers. Horror author H.P. Lovecraft considered it to be the finest supernatural tale in English literature.[1] "The Willows" is an example of early modern horror and is connected within the literary tradition of weird fiction.

7 best short stories - New York
7 best short stories - New York

Author: O. Henry

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 3968589785

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One of the most important and famous cities in the world, New York has been the subject of art for a long time. In this book you will find seven classic short stories selected by the critic August Nemo, these short stories have New York as scenery, character or subject. This book contains: - The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry. - The Repairer Of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers. - A Cup of Water by Edith Wharton. - The Making of a New Yorker by O. Henry. - Paul's Case by Willa Cather. - The Strange Adventures of a Private Secretary in New York by Algernon Blackwood. - New York by James Fenimore Cooper.

Best Ghost Stories of Algernon Blackwood
Best Ghost Stories of Algernon Blackwood

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-09

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 048631748X

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Thirteen stories, including "The Willows" — acclaimed by Lovecraft as the finest supernatural story ever written — "The Wendigo," "Ancient Sorceries," and others. Includes an introduction by E. F. Bleiler.

7 Best Short Stories: Balkans
7 Best Short Stories: Balkans

Author: O. Henry

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2019-10-22

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 8577775763

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The Balkans, also known as the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographic area in Southeast Europe with various definitions and meanings, including geopolitical and historical. Critic August Nemo has selected seven short stories by authors from the Balkans so that you can enjoy the rich and diverse literary culture of this region. This book contains: - Brother Cœlestin by Jaroslav Vrchlický. - Easter Candles by Ion Luca Caragiale. - The Journey by Svatopluk Čech. - The Robbers by Lazar K. Lazarević. - Naja by Ksaver Šandor Gjalski. - A Trip to the Other World by Kálmán Mikszáth. - A Pogrom in Poland by Joachim Friedenthal.

7 best short stories - Detective Fiction
7 best short stories - Detective Fiction

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-04-23

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 3967993647

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Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to Detective Fiction. Detective fiction is a subgenre of crime fiction and mystery fiction in which an investigator or a detective—either professional, amateur or retired—investigates a crime, often murder. The detective genre began around the same time as speculative fiction and other genre fiction in the mid-nineteenth century and has remained extremely popular. This book contains - The Red-Headed League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. - The Blue Cross by G. K. Chesterton. - Traces of Crime by Mary Fortune. - The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe. - The Case of the Dixon Torpedo by Arthur Morrison. - The Coin Of Dionysius by Ernest Bramah. - The Crooked Man by Arthur Conan Doyle. For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

7 best short stories by Ernest Bramah
7 best short stories by Ernest Bramah

Author: Ernest Bramah

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-15

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 3967994570

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Ernest Bramahhumorous works were ranked with Jerome K. Jerome and W. W. Jacobs, his detective stories with Conan Doyle, his politico-science fiction with H. G. Wells and his supernatural stories with Algernon Blackwood. George Orwell acknowledged that Bramah's book, What Might Have Been, influenced his Nineteen Eighty-Four. Bramah created the characters Kai Lung and Max Carrados. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemocontains the following stories: - The Secret of Headlam Height - The Mystery of the Vanished Petition Crown - The Holloway Flat Tragedy - The Curious Circumstances Of The Two Left Shoes - The Ingenious Mind Of Mr. Rigby Lacksome - The Crime At The House In Culver Street - The Strange Case Of Cyril Bycourt

A Haunted Island (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
A Haunted Island (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-26

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1473381347

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This gripping tale of mystery and horror takes place on a remote Canadian island that the isolated narrator soon discovers to be alive with terror and ghostly apparitions. A solitary scholar is left on a small island in a large Canadian lake to study on what should have been a peaceful and productive retreat. Yet, as night falls and the scholar realises the weight of his isolation, the secluded island begins to echo eerie voices and footsteps. He soon becomes convinced malevolent spirits are haunting him and must try to retain his sanity as well as his life. With its vivid descriptions and chilling atmosphere, A Haunted Island is a masterful work of gothic horror, sure to leave you chilled to the bone.

The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories
The Empty House And Other Ghost Stories

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9361156349

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"The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories" is a captivating collection of supernatural testimonies penned by using the prolific British creator Algernon Blackwood. The book is a masterpiece inside the realm of ghost stories, showcasing Blackwood's top notch capacity to rouse fear and suspense. The titular story, "The Empty House," serves as the anchor, narrating the chilling occasions surrounding a supposedly haunted residence. Blackwood weaves an internet of tension and thriller, skillfully building an atmosphere of unease. Other memories in the series, which include "A Haunted Island" and "The Willows," similarly exemplify Blackwood's mastery in exploring the unknown and the eerie. Known for his adept use of atmospheric settings and mental horror, Blackwood's writing fashion brings the supernatural to lifestyles. His testimonies frequently delve into the mental aspects of fear, exploring the limits between the seen and unseen. The author's fascination with nature as a effective pressure and the mysticism surrounding it adds an additional layer of complexity to these memories.

The Algernon Blackwood Collection
The Algernon Blackwood Collection

Author: Algernon Blackwood

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-09-23

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0359937748

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The Algernon Blackwood Collection includes four of the best Blackwood novellas: The Empty House, The Damned, The Willows and The Wendigo.