The Shape of Fear by Elia Wilkinson Peattie

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Author Peattie, Elia Wilkinson, 1862-1935
Title The Shape of Fear
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The shape of fear -- On the northern ice -- Their dear little ghost -- A spectral collie -- The house that was not -- Story of an obstinate corpse -- A child of the rain -- The room of evil thought -- Story of the vanishing patient -- The piano next door -- An astral onion -- From the loom of the dead -- A grammatical ghost.
Credits Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger
Summary "The Shape of Fear" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie is a collection of ghostly tales likely written in the late 19th century. The collection features a variety of intriguing stories, with a focus on the themes of fear, the supernatural, and the complexities of human emotions, encapsulated in vivid storytelling that draws the reader into a realm where the ethereal mingles with the living. The opening portion introduces Tim O'Connor, a man caught between his artistic aspirations and the haunting grip of fear, particularly a fear of darkness and ghosts. His character is vividly painted as a once-idealistic poet now disillusioned by life and constrained by a toxic relationship with a captivating yet dangerous woman. Amidst the backdrop of a lively saloon culture, Tim’s interactions with friends lead to contemplative discussions about his fears, culminating in a chilling encounter with a beautiful and mysterious apparition he refers to as "the Shape of Fear." This encounter leaves him profoundly affected and paves the way for themes of existential dread and reflection on lost opportunities, setting the tone for the supernatural explorations to follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Ghost stories, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 1876
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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