Youll be the hit of the halloween campfire with classic ghost stories, a fun compilation of spooky tales from beyond the grave. In this book, tony and jenny brueski from real ghost stories online take the most haunting accounts from their podcast and share them here, including. Jan 07, 2006 haunted houses just a heads up about a book i saw once again on the bargain shelves of local barnes and noble. This one is a sampler of classic horror writers from the 1800s to the early 20th century. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for. Kate mosses top 10 ghost stories books the guardian.
Oliver onions 18731961 the beckoning fair one 1911 not only is the beckoning fair one one of the most highly regarded ghost stories of all time, but it is a prime example of the psychological ghost story, in which there is a possible imaginative explanation for all ghostly phenomena. There are a lot of books that are not the barnes and noble leather bound classic editions. The books lineup of writers reads like a whos who of classic horror authors from america, great britain, and the european continent. James, william hope hodgson, vernon lee, ambrose bierce, edith wharton, h. Classic horror stories celebrates the rich literary legacy of the tale of the supernatural and the macabre with more than 40 stories that span the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Sep 21, 20 peter straubs classic bestseller is a work of superb horror the washington post book world that, like any good ghost story, stands the test of time and conjures our darkest fears and nightmares.
Pages in category ghost story writers the following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total. Published by user, 19 years ago forget your steven king and other modern pretenders this classic collection has stories that have frightened readers for over 100 years. Between 1983 and 1997 he compiled and edited several anthologies of victorian short stories for oxford university press. Ghost short stories became popular in the first half of the nineteenth century and this collection by andrew barger, awardwinning editor of best ghost short stories 18501899. Mystichumorous stories, ghost stories, riddle stories and detective stories by various authors available from rakuten kobo. A ghost story should first and foremost be about atmosphere, and this collection of subtle, beautifully written ghost stories is a musthave.
Many of these are flexibound or childrens hard cover. There is a separate listing of free audiobooks in the genre free horror, gothic and ghost audiobooks online all of these sites listed have content that is legal to distribute. If youre a fan of all things spooky and paranormal and you probably are, if youre here, then the very best kind of book is a ghost book. There isnt much better than curling up at night with a good book, a blanket and some hot chocolate. E f bensons spook stories pushed the boundaries of the ghost story tradition by exploring new, previously out of bounds settings such as public transport and even hauntings by daylight to frighten his readers from the 1890s to the 1930s. The library of alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. Room and other ghost stories montague rhodes james. In addition, dahl has selected works that are not usually included in the horror cannon. Barnes and noble leatherbound classics easton press. Lovecraft, joyce carol oates, robert bloch, and edward bryant. However, lee was hardly the first to take a crack at them on the small screen, as proven by classic ghost stories. Classic horror stories barnes and noble edition ebay.
Set during the american civil war, it is the story of peyton farquhar, a confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from owl creek bridge. Classic supernatural stories by barnes and noble, this book contains many stories by different authors. Classic ghost stories collectible editions release 08292017. Classic ghost stories by miles kelly overdrive rakuten. If you find that any site listed is offering content that can not be legally transferred, please let me know in. Classic ghost stories is a treasure trove of tales of ghosts and hau.
Introduction this is a listing of 77 sites that legally offer free ebooks of horror, gothic and ghost works. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Classic ghost stories is a treasure trove of tales of ghosts and hauntings with 36 stories published in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This eerie collection includes works by bram stoker, edgar allen poe, washington irving and more. These stories are some of the very best from a rich tradition of terrifying tales. It includes shocking tales from popular american and victorian authors including. Many works are not written in the vernacular, which makes the reading a little less interesting, but keepings outstanding illustrations really enhance each story. Oldfashioned horror books these books were all published before 1960 some of them forgotten, many outofprint illustrate how authors and publishers tried to scare people in the days before jfk, the beatles and everything else that came with the swinging sixties. One of the budgetfriendly hardcovers put together for barnes and noble. The 12 best ghost books to keep you up at night best ghost stories ever written. Another classic of ghost story writing, with a doomed family and a crumbling, historic house at the heart of it. Oct 26, 2018 35 classic horror stories, free to download 1. Originally broadcast in december of 1986 and very difficult to see ever since, the program features five james tales, two of them adapted previously for the christmas series.
Classic supernatural stories by barnes and noble, this. The books distinguished lineup of writers includes edgar allan poe, algernon. All illustrations reproduced with the kind permission of the arthur rackham family and the bridgeman art library. A phantasmal ghost anthology contains the best ghost stories from the last half of the 19th century. The book s distinguished lineup of writers includes edgar allan poe, algernon blackwood, arthur machen, m. Classic ghost stories is filled with creepy stories to chill, thrill and send shivers down the spine. The book s lineup of writers reads like a whos who of classic horror authors from america, great britain, and the european continent. Readers invited to free virtual book club event featuring emma straub in conversation with elizabeth gilbert on tuesday, june 2. Otherworldly entities invade millions of lives every day, maybe even yours.
James, joseph le fanu, charles dickens, elizabeth nesbit, and francis marion crawford. The best horror short stories 18001849, contains the very scariest of them all. Jan 02, 2015 both stories featured here were published in 1904. Thirteen classic ghost stories main by cecily gayford isbn. A florentine tragedy for love of the king is a compilation of two classic works by the great irish humorist, oscar wilde. Young or old, playful or terrifying, clad in the brocades of the 16th century or the jeans of today, the phantoms of these tales vary as much as the places they haunt. The books distinguished lineup of writers includes edgar allan poe, algernon blackwood, arthur machen, m. I love the colour of the cover and the design is most fitting for these uncertain times. Jerome klapka jerome 18591927 was a british humorist and travel writer.
Classic horror stories leather bound collectible lovecraft. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bondedleather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark. Included are renowned authors such as edgar allan poe, sir arthur conan doyle, washington irving and m r james. The stories range from the classic victorian style to more bizarre stories such as the brilliant ringing the changes. Serapion by francis stevens and the ghost pirates by william hope hodgson. If you like the first two books you will like this one too. Charles keepings book of classic ghost stories is a collection of tales that ranged from interesting reads to absolute fantastic works of literature. Bone up on your scary stories this halloween with this great hardcover illustrated book it makes a great gift, too.
The canterville ghost and other stories by oscar wilde. The penguin book of the undead highlights some of the most chilling tales of all time and proves in one compact package the long tail of supernatural. Classic horror stories barnes and noble leatherbound. Classic american ghost stories deborah downer author publisher. In 1983, cox published his first book, a biography m.
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