Gothic Tales

Discover the captivating world of Elizabeth Gaskell's Gothic Tales, where reality meets the supernatural in an enthralling blend of mystery and horror. This collection includes haunting narratives such as 'Disappearances,' drawing from eerie local legends of inexplicable vanishings, and 'Lois the Witch,' a chilling novella that delves into the Salem witch hunts. Explore the depths of human emotion with stories that evoke feelings of jealousy and hysteria, perfectly encapsulated in Gaskell's riveting prose. 'The Old Nurse's Story' transports readers to the freezing Northumberland moors, where a mysterious child adds to the haunting atmosphere. Gaskell's storytelling excels in eerie surrealism, evidenced in 'The Poor Clare,' highlighting the dark consequences of a woman’s bitter curse, while 'Curious, if True' offers a whimsical twist on classic fairy tales. The tales in this collection starkly contrast Gaskell's more realistic novels, showcasing her ability to weave unsettling narratives that chill the reader to the bone. This trade paperback edition features 416 pages of Gothic literature that promise to linger in your mind long after reading. Ideal for fans of Gothic fiction, horror literature, and Victorian storytelling, this collection is a must-have. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new edition, but please note that combined shipping for other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140437416
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 416


Description:
Elizabeth Gaskell's chilling Gothic tales blend the real and the supernatural to eerie, compelling effect. 'Disappearances', inspired by local legends of mysterious vanishings, mixes gossip and fact; 'Lois the Witch', a novella based on an account of the Salem witch hunts, shows how sexual desire and jealousy lead to hysteria; while in 'The Old Nurse's Story' a mysterious child roams the freezing Northumberland moors. Whether darkly surreal, such as 'The Poor Clare', where an evil doppelg nger is formed by a woman's bitter curse, or mischievous like 'Curious, if True', a playful reworking of fairy tales, all the stories in this volume form a stark contrast to the social realism of Gaskell's novels, revealing a darker and more unsettling style of writing.

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