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S. Baring-Gould's "A Book of Ghosts" is a mesmerizing collection that interweaves folklore, superstition, and spectral encounters, capturing the essence of the Victorian fascination with the supernatural. This work employs a rich, narrative style that blends anecdotal storytelling with scholarly observation, providing a window into the rituals, beliefs, and cultural contexts that shaped the ghost stories of the time. Its eclectic range traverses various countries and epochs, making it not just a ghost story anthology, but a cultural study of humanity's enduring obsession with the afterlife.…mehr

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S. Baring-Gould's "A Book of Ghosts" is a mesmerizing collection that interweaves folklore, superstition, and spectral encounters, capturing the essence of the Victorian fascination with the supernatural. This work employs a rich, narrative style that blends anecdotal storytelling with scholarly observation, providing a window into the rituals, beliefs, and cultural contexts that shaped the ghost stories of the time. Its eclectic range traverses various countries and epochs, making it not just a ghost story anthology, but a cultural study of humanity's enduring obsession with the afterlife. Baring-Gould was a prodigious author and folklorist, whose diverse interests in literature, religion, and anthropology influenced his exploration of ghostly phenomena. His unique background, which encompassed both academic rigor and a deep-seated curiosity about the unknown, propelled him to document the spectral lore surrounding him. His works often reflect his commitment to understanding the intricacies of human belief, inviting readers to ponder the intersections of fear and the sublime. For readers captivated by the interplay of myth and history, "A Book of Ghosts" stands as an essential compendium. It not only enchants with haunting tales but also invites contemplation on the universal themes of loss, memory, and the unseen realms that lie just beyond our understanding. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Autorenporträt
Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834 - 1924) of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1240 publications, though this list continues to grow. His family home, the manor house of Lew Trenchard, near Okehampton, Devon, has been preserved as he had it rebuilt and is now a hotel. He is remembered particularly as a writer of hymns, the best-known being "Onward, Christian Soldiers" and "Now the Day Is Over". He also translated the carol "Gabriel's Message" from the Basque language to English.