The Statement of Stella Maberly, and an Evil Spirit (Valancourt Classics)
The Statement of Stella Maberly, and an Evil Spirit (Valancourt Classics)

Author: F Anstey

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-21

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781943910618

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A rediscovered classic of madness and possession by the author of the famous bodyswap novel Vice Versa After her father loses his fortune, Stella Maberly is forced to go into service as a paid companion to her former schoolfellow, Evelyn Heseltine. When Stella finds Evelyn one morning apparently dead from an accidental--or perhaps intentional--poisoning, she is shocked and horrified. But it is nothing compared to her horror when Evelyn reawakens. Stella believes her friend's body is animated by something evil. Is Stella insane, or has a spirit of darkness actually taken possession of Evelyn? When originally published in 1896, The Statement of Stella Maberly was subtitled 'Written by Herself' and presented as the real-life confession of a possibly mad woman, but the identity of the book's true author, F. Anstey (1856-1934), famous for his oft-filmed bodyswap novel Vice Versa (1882), was soon revealed. This first-ever scholarly edition of Anstey's lost classic features a new introduction and notes by Peter Merchant, plus the first-ever appearance of unpublished manuscripts pertaining to the novel, including a 1916 screenplay for a never-produced film version, An Evil Spirit. 'A very curious and interesting story ... either a study of hallucination, of madness ... or else it is a sober statement of how, on a young girl's death, her body was revivified by a wandering spirit ... The book has very great interest ... written very skilfully and convincingly'--The Review of Reviews 'A unique and weird experience'--The Literary World 'Has a kinship with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ... a most striking tale'--Godey's Magazine

The Statement of Stella Maberly;
The Statement of Stella Maberly;

Author: F. Anstey

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2019-03-15

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781010212324

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Statement of Stella Maberly (Classic Reprint)
The Statement of Stella Maberly (Classic Reprint)

Author: F. Anstey

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-25

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780331926415

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Excerpt from The Statement of Stella Maberly After I am gone I should like others to read it too. Probably very few will believe that what I am writing is the truth but that will not matter to me then, and even already I have ceased to care very much what the world outside may think. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Only Toys!
Only Toys!

Author: F. Anstey

Publisher:

Published: 1903

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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A brother and sister, Irene and Torquil, learn that they can entertain themselves by using their imagination when Santa Claus makes them the size of their toys and their toys come alive.

The Statement of Stella Maberly;
The Statement of Stella Maberly;

Author: F Anstey

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019621486

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This witty novel by F. Anstey tells the story of a young woman who boldly speaks her mind in a society where women are expected to be docile and obedient. The book is a satire on Victorian society and its values. It is perfect for fans of classic literature and social commentary. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Acharnians
The Acharnians

Author: Aristophanes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1625580681

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Writing at the time of political and social crisis in Athens, Aristophanes was an eloquent yet bawdy challenger to the demagogue and the sophist. The Achanians is a plea for peace set against the background of the long war with Sparta.

Dickens and the Imagined Child
Dickens and the Imagined Child

Author: Professor Catherine Waters

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Published: 2015-02-28

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 147242381X

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In Dickens and the Imagined Child, leading scholars explore the function of the child and childhood within Dickens’s imagination and reflect on the cultural resonance of his engagement with this topic. Part I begins by proposing a typology of the Dickensian child that is followed by discussions of specific child characters, while Part II focuses on the relationship between childhood and memory and Part III addresses childhood reading and writing.

Tourmalin's Time Cheques
Tourmalin's Time Cheques

Author: F Anstey

Publisher: Franklin Classics

Published: 2018-10-13

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780342905706

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.