The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories by Algernon Blackwood

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Author Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
Title The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories
Contents The empty house -- A haunted island -- A case of eavesdropping -- Keeping his promise -- With intent to steal -- The wood of the dead -- Smith: an episode in a lodging-house -- A suspicious gift -- The strange adventures of a private secretary in New York -- Skeleton Lake: an episode in camp.
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Summary "The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories" by Algernon Blackwood is a collection of supernatural tales written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into eerie encounters, often exploring themes of fear, the uncanny, and the unknown, as they bring to life the unsettling experiences of characters who confront malevolent forces and haunted spaces. Each tale uniquely intertwines psychological and emotional turmoil with the spectral and strange. At the start of the titular story, the protagonist, Jim Shorthouse, is summoned by his Aunt Julia to investigate a reputedly haunted house in their town. Intrigued yet hesitant, Shorthouse discovers that his aunt has acquired the keys for a weekend visit to explore the mysteries held within the house’s walls. They soon learn of a dark history involving a murder, which adds urgency and tension to their adventure. As they delve deeper into the house, strange occurrences and mounting dread manifest, testing their resolve and revealing the house's sinister presence. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of fear and the supernatural, beckoning readers to join Shorthouse and his aunt in their unnerving quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ghost stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 14471
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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