Download or read book True Irish Ghost Stories Classic Reprint written by John D. Seymour and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from True Irish Ghost Stories As the number of clergy in the above village who deal in ghost stories is strictly limited, the Post Office succeeded in deliver ing it safely. I wrote at once in reply, and got a story. In a letter bearing the Dublin postmark a correspondent, veiled in anony mity, sent me a religious tract with the curt note, Re ghost stories, will you please read this. I did so, but still fail to see the sender's point of View. Another person in a neighbouring parish declared that if I were their rector they would forthwith leave my church, and attend service else where. There are many, I fear, who adopt this attitude; but it will soon become out of date. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Irish Ghost Stories written by Various and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2005 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of Celtic tales of the macabre, drawn from varied literary tradition of a culture enchanted by things supernatural. This work features the writing of such masters of the genre as Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Patrick Kennedy, Thomas Crofton Croker, and George Moore.
Download or read book Ghosts in Irish Houses written by James Reynolds and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 22 Folk Tales from Ireland retold and illustrated by the author. One of Irish-American writer James Reynolds’ best works is this lively compilation of Irish ghost stories that reflects the rich Celtic imagination. First published in 1947, this compilation draws from his personal collection of over 200 tales, ranging from the tenth to the twentieth centuries, these 22 yarns are a mix of the eerie, the terrifying, and the madly comic. In “The Bloody Stones of Kerrigan’s Keep,” vengeful spirits from a centuries-old massacre terrorize all who come close to their fortress grave. In “The Headless Rider of Castle Sheela,” the ghost of a beheaded horseman continues to haunt his castle every Christmas day. You’ll meet the demonic harpies of “The Ghostly Catch,” the giddy spirits of the fashionable O’Haggerty twins, and the gluttonous ghost of Jason Bannott. Other tales include “The Weeping Wall,” “The Bridal Barge of Aran Roe,” “Mrs. O’Moyne and the Fatal Slap,” and more. Enhanced by Reynolds’ illustrations of Irish houses and their residents—both ghostly and human—this anthology is a treasure to savor.
Download or read book Twelve Irish Ghost Stories written by Patricia Craig and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theres nothing like a good ghost story, and the Irish have traditionally excelled at them. The specters which haunt these Irish ghost stories include massacred Spanish sailors, a silver-robed woman who plies her guests with poison, a mutilated peddler, a benign but icy embrace, and the devil himself. Twelve Irish Ghost Stories draws from the rich and varied literary tradition of a culture long enchanted by things supernatural, a land where ghosts and ghost-seers are common. Energetically inventive, and infused with a relish of the supernatural, these classic ghost stories still retain their original power to unsettle and surprise. Twelve Irish Ghost Stories is one chilling anthology no fan of the genre will want to be without.
Download or read book Ghost Stories and Mysteries written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remaining supernatural fiction by writer many consider greatest ghost story writer of all time. Mystery stories are equally memorable.
Download or read book Spirits Out of Time written by Annie Wilder and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annie Wilder's collection of true family ghost stories gathered from old letters and family genealogy books or told around the dinner table. --Provdied by publisher.
Download or read book Real Ghost Stories written by William Thomas Stead and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trucker Ghost Stories written by Annie Wilder and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of firsthand accounts from truckers who have driven all over the United States and have encountered strange and unusual phenomenons which can only be described as paranormal.
Download or read book True Irish Ghost Stories written by St John D. Seymour and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Irish Ghost Stories' stands as a captivating anthology that collects a diverse array of supernaturally inclined narratives, all rooted in the rich soil of Irish folklore and history. The collection showcases an astonishing range of literary styles, from the quaint and quizzical to the deeply unsettling, all unified under the expansive theme of the supernatural within Irish culture. Its significance lies not only in the chilling tales it tells but in its broader contribution to preserving Ireland's oral storytelling tradition, offering standout pieces that illuminate the darkened corners of Ireland's past and present. The anthology functions as a cultural artifact, embodying the contrasts and continuities of Irish ghost stories. The editors, St John D. Seymour and Harry L Neligan, bring together a remarkable assemblage of stories, drawn from their extensive backgrounds in history and law enforcement, respectively. Their collective expertise provides a unique lens through which these stories are curated, aligning with broader historical and cultural movements that have shaped Ireland's identity. This collection serves as a bridge connecting the eerie world of folklore with the tangible, documented instances of the supernatural, weaving together the collective contributions into a cohesive, haunting tapestry. 'True Irish Ghost Stories' invites readers into the shadowy realms of the supernatural with the promise of enchanting literary diversity and historical depth. Its educational value is immeasurable, providing insights into the cultural psyche and spiritual landscape of Ireland. The anthology is more than a collection of ghost stories; it is a dialogue between the spectral and the historical, the mythical and the everyday. It encourages a deeper exploration of Irish heritage and offers a unique opportunity to engage with the multiplicity of narratives that have haunted the Irish imagination for centuries. Readers are not just entertained but are also encouraged to reflect on the fabric of storytelling and its power in cultural preservation and understanding.
Download or read book Irish Ghost Stories written by Rosemary Gray and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish-born playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett, one of the most individual voices of post-war literature, famously said: 'Personally, I have no bone to pick with graveyards, I take the air there willingly, perhaps more willingly than elsewhere, when take the air I must.' In a similarly phlegmatic spirit, Wordsworth Editions presents this spellbinding collection of chilling Gothic tales of the macabre, all drawn from the rich and varied literary tradition of a culture long in thrall to things supernatural. The Irish, as William Butler Yeats remarked, 'any day prefer a ghost story or a fairy tale to The Times newspaper'. Featuring the imaginative writings of such towering masters of the genre as Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker, Patrick Kennedy, Thomas Crofton-Croker and George Moore, this volume of ghoulish masterpieces from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries is an encapsulation of the arcane lore, magic realism and fantastic creativity of the Irish.
Download or read book Kate Culhane written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After disturbing a dead man in his grave an Irish girl nearly pays with her life, but thanks to her cleverness and bravery she finds love and riches instead.
Download or read book Twenty Five Ghost Stories Unabridged written by W. Bob Holland and published by Everest Media LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-22 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dare to listen? "Twenty-Five Ghost Stories" by W. Bob Holland chills you to the bone with a spine-tingling collection of classic tales. Unnerving encounters with phantoms, vengeful spirits, and restless souls creep from the shadows. Whispers in the dead of night, unexplained apparitions, and chilling encounters in haunted mansions will keep you guessing. Will you hear the phantom footsteps on the creaky stairs? Can you escape the vengeful wrath of a wronged spirit? These unforgettable ghost stories promise to send shivers down your spine and leave the nightlight on long after the final word.
Download or read book Japanese Ghost Stories written by Lafcadio Hearn and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dead wreak revenge on the living, paintings come alive, spectral brides possess mortal men and a priest devours human flesh in these chilling Japanese ghost stories retold by a master of the supernatural. Lafcadio Hearn drew on the phantoms and ghouls of traditional Japanese folklore - including the headless 'rokuro-kubi', the monstrous goblins 'jikininki' or the faceless 'mujina' who stalk lonely neighbourhoods - and infused them with his own memories of his haunted childhood in nineteenth-century Ireland to create these terrifying tales of striking and eerie power. Today they are regarded in Japan as classics in their own right. Edited with an introduction by Paul Murray
Download or read book The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories written by Henry James and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unsettling new collection of Henry James's best short stories exploring ghosts and the uncanny 'There had been a moment when I believed I recognised, faint and far, the cry of a child; there had been another when I found myself just consciously starting as at the passage, before my door, of a light footstep' 'I see ghosts everywhere', wrote Henry James, who retained a fascination with the supernatural and sensational throughout his writing career. This new collection brings together eight of James's tales exploring the uncanny, including his infamous ghost story, 'The Turn of the Screw', a work saturated with evil, in which a fraught governess becomes convinced that malicious spirits are menacing the children in her care. The other masterly works here include 'The Jolly Corner', 'Owen Wingrave' and further tales of visitations, premonitions, madness, grief and family secrets, where the living are just as mysterious and unknowable as the dead. With an introduction and notes by Susie Boyt General Editor Philip Horne
Download or read book Haunted Britain and Ireland written by Richard Jones and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2007 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with atmospheric photographs and supported by extracts from original documents, this guide will appeal to anyone with an interest in things that go bump in the night. The sites covered are open to the public.
Download or read book The Datchet Diamonds written by Richard Marsh and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Richard Marsh was originally published in 1898 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. A cautionary tale of Cyril Paxton - a gambler who has lost his last bet. Accidentally finding himself with of a quarter million pounds worth of stolen diamonds, the story quickly leads to his involvement with Scotland Yard's finest. Richard Bernard Heldmann - better-known by his pseudonym, Richard Marsh - was born in England in 1857. A best-selling and prolific author of the late 19th century and the Edwardian period, Marsh is best known now for his supernatural thriller novel The Beetle, which was published the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897). Richard Marsh was a versatile writer of ghost stories, horror novels, and romances, as well as thrilling mysteries like The Datchet Diamonds - which is considered to be one of the earliest modern detective novels.
Download or read book Blue Light of the Screen written by Claire Cronin and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blue Light of the Screen is a memoir about the author's obsession with horror and the supernatural. Blue Light of the Screen is about what it means to be afraid -- about immersion, superstition, delusion, and the things that keep us up at night. A creative-critical memoir of the author's obsession with the horror genre, Blue Light of the Screen embeds its criticism of horror within a larger personal story of growing up in a devoutly Catholic family, overcoming suicidal depression, uncovering intergenerational trauma, and encountering real and imagined ghosts. As Cronin writes, she positions herself as a protagonist who is haunted by what she watches and reads, like an antiquarian in an M.R. James ghost story whose sense of reality unravels through her study of arcane texts and cursed archives. In this way, Blue Light of the Screen tells the story of the author's conversion from skepticism to faith in the supernatural. Part memoir, part ghost story, and part critical theory, Blue Light of the Screen is not just a book about horror, but a work of horror itself.
