This collection of chilling ghost stories delves into the human psyche, dissecting the character’s minds and revelling in both psychological and literal horror.
This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. From the Pulitzer Prize winning author Edith Wharton, the short stories collected in this spine-tingling volume exemplify some of her most celebrated detective and horror fiction. Delving into the supernatural, and blurring the line between evil and insanity, Tales of Men and Ghosts is a haunting read. First published in 1910, this collection’s elegant prose brings the timeless and atmospheric tales to life.
Table des matières
- The Bolted Door
- His Father’s Son
- The Daunt Diana
- The Debt
- Full Circle
- The Legend
- The Eyes
- The Blond Beast
- Afterward
- The Letters
A propos de l’auteur
Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American author and literary luminary of the early twentieth century. Known for her keen social observations and penetrating insights into the complexities of human nature, Wharton explored themes of love, marriage, and class. Her novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘The Age of Innocence’, delved into the lives of the privileged elite, examining the intricate web of social customs and conventions that governed their existence.