Gothic Fantasy

Genres: Classics; Horror

Synopsis

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Beautiful collector's edition featuring Le Fanu's best stories, many of which influenced the next generation of classic horror: Bram Sotker, H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Black wood and M.R. James.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873) was a highly influential Irish author, born in Dublin, whose work spread across the English speaking world where his impression can be found in the stories of Wilklie Collins, M.R. James, Bram Stoker and many others. Although trained as a lawyer, he became a writer of sensational literature, exploring the dark and fantastic, becoming one of the foundational purveyors of the classic horror ghost stories. His father was Richard Sheridan, playright of The Rivals and The School for Scandal.

Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore, epic literature and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories, the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.