The Collected Stories - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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The Collected Stories of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu presents a haunting compilation of tales from one of the great masters of 19th-century gothic fiction and supernatural horror. Known for his chilling atmospheres, psychological depth, and elegant prose, Le Fanu crafts stories where the uncanny blends seamlessly with the everyday. This collection includes his most celebrated works-such as Carmilla, an early and influential vampire tale, and Green Tea, a study in spectral terror-alongside lesser-known gems of mystery and suspense. Filled with ghostly apparitions, haunted minds, and creeping dread,…mehr

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The Collected Stories of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu presents a haunting compilation of tales from one of the great masters of 19th-century gothic fiction and supernatural horror. Known for his chilling atmospheres, psychological depth, and elegant prose, Le Fanu crafts stories where the uncanny blends seamlessly with the everyday. This collection includes his most celebrated works-such as Carmilla, an early and influential vampire tale, and Green Tea, a study in spectral terror-alongside lesser-known gems of mystery and suspense. Filled with ghostly apparitions, haunted minds, and creeping dread, these stories showcase Le Fanu's unrivaled talent for evoking fear through subtle suggestion and eerie restraint, securing his place as a foundational figure in gothic literature.
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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer renowned for his mastery of Gothic fiction and supernatural horror. Born in Dublin, he became one of the most influential ghost story writers of the 19th century. His works, rich in psychological depth and eerie atmosphere, include Carmilla, one of the earliest vampire tales that predated Dracula, and Uncle Silas, a gripping mystery novel. Le Fanu's storytelling, marked by suspense, shadowy settings, and complex characters, influenced later writers like M.R. James and Bram Stoker. His legacy endures in the horror and mystery genres, shaping modern supernatural fiction.