F. Marion Crawford

Wandering Ghosts (eBook, ePUB)

Mysterious Happenings and Haunting Tales from the Victorian Era

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Wandering Ghosts," F. Marion Crawford weaves a rich tapestry of supernatural tales that explore themes of love, loss, and the spectral ties that bind the living to the dead. His stylistic approach submerges readers in the atmospheric landscapes of Italy, seamlessly blending Gothic elements with vivid characterizations. The narrative is intricate, drawing upon the literary tradition of both the ghost story and the novella, reflecting the transitional period of the late 19th century when societal norms and beliefs were in flux, particularly in relation to spirituality and the afterlife. Crawford, an American author with substantial ties to Italy, brings an intimate understanding of European culture and folklore to his writing. His experiences living abroad and fascination with the occult heavily influenced his literary output. A prolific writer, Crawford delved into various genres, but his exploration of ghost stories, particularly in "Wandering Ghosts," allowed him to investigate the human condition through the eerie and the unexpected, offering insight into the psyche of his characters and society at large. This collection is a must-read for aficionados of ghost literature and those intrigued by the complexities of human relationships as shaped by absence and memory. Crawford's eloquent prose and profound psychological insights make "Wandering Ghosts" a timeless exploration of the spectral intersections between life and death that resonates with readers seeking both thrill and depth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 265
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664650993
• Artikelnr.: 58499314

Autorenporträt

Francis Marion Crawford was an American author who lived from August 2, 1854, to April 9, 1909. He was famous for his many books, especially those set in Italy, and his classic weird and fantastical stories. He was born on August 2, 1854, in Bagni di Lucca, which is in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was the only child of American artist Thomas Crawford and his wife, Louisa Cutler Ward. His sister was the author Mary Crawford Fraser, also known as Mrs. Hugh Fraser, and his nephew was the American artist Julia Ward Howe. After his dad died in 1857, his mom got married again to Luther Terry. They had a daughter together, Margaret Ward Terry, who later married Winthrop Astor Chanler and was Crawford's half-sister. He went to school at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, Cambridge University, the University of Heidelberg, and finally the University of Rome. He went to India in 1879 to study Sanskrit and was the editor of The Indian Herald in Allahabad. When he got back to the United States in February 1881, he continued to study Sanskrit at Harvard University for another year. During that time, he also wrote for a number of magazines, mostly The Critic, for two years. Early in 1882, he became close friends with Isabella Stewart Gardner, a friend he would keep for life.