The greatest ghost and horror stories ever written. In her time, she surpassed the fame of charles dickens in australia. Nesbit rooum l9il oliver onions the shadowy third 1916. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories paperback michael cox. All the latest breaking news on the oxford book of ghost stories. Gilbert, is a fantastic collection of mostly 19th century ghost stories. The victorians, as the editors here point out, had a fascination with death, and that extended to their fascination with the afterlife. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A quintessestial compilation that leaves no one behind. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories selected and introduced by michael cox and r. The glass of time by michael cox overdrive rakuten. His previous books include a dictionary of writers and their works, the oxford book of english ghost stories, and the oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories. Hawker the botathen ghost rhoda broughton the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth henry.
Oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories edited by cmichael cox oxford new york oxford university press 1996. I was given the oxford book of victorian ghost stories as s christmas present. As it is a compilation of short stories, i thought id just skip around reading whichever title interested me at the moment. From charles dickens and elizabeth gaskell, to sir arthur conan doyle and henry james, this book brings together the best of victorian ghost stories.
The oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free. Freebooksy free kindle books, nook books, apple books. The book serves as a remarkable spyglass into another era, one wholly foreign to our own.
Gilbert, the oxford book of victorian ghost stories oxford. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox. Ghost stories content smee the judges house the stranger in the mist the confession of charles linkworth the ghost coach fullcircle smee by a. Ellen price 17 january 1814 10 february 1887, was an english novelist, better known as mrs. Two princes sons of sanctuary mc, austin, texas book 1 by victoria danann. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. Collection of thirtyfour english ghost stories written during the victorian era accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20110517 20. The thrill and chill of the ghost story is displayed in all its variety and vitality through this marvellous anthology. A pageturning latevictorian mystery by a master, the glass of time is for fans of the meaning of night and for readers new to michael cox alike.
Having owned this book for many years, it is a treasured part of my library, and is worth at least one rereading a year. Buy the paperback book the oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox at indigo. Michael cox who has compiled some noteworthy anthologies together with r. Ghost stories were something at which the victorians excelled. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. The valancourt book of victorian christmas ghost stories. Muhamet alijaj abstract literature on the supernatural became very popular in victorian society. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox goodreads. Montague rhodes james 18621936 was a medieval scholar. Be the first to ask a question about the oxford book of victorian ghost stories. It seems no one was actually allowed to believe in ghost stories in victorian times but they sure as heck liked like most. Fascinating introduction tracing the development of ghost stories through the period and how. Buy oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories by michael cox from amazons fiction.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox. The oxford book of english ghost stories contains a collection of 42 short ghost stories, written between the years 1829 to 1981, and arranged in chronological order. The language is very precise and it took a long time to finish, but boy, did it end with a good one. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Gilbert have put together 35 tales of the supernatural, written by authors that range from the wellknown such as m. From debilitating childhood illness, via studies at university and a digression. There are stories by wellknown authors such as charles dickens, sir arthur conan doyle, r. Oxford is probably most famous for its ancient university, its royal associations and its modern car production factories but this historic city is also full of ghostly accounts of apparitions, manifestations, and related supernatural phenomena. Gilbert elizabeth gaskell the old nurses story joseph sheridan le fanu an account of some strange disturbances in aungier street dinah maria mulock the last house in c street charles dickens to be taken with a grain of salt r. The thrill and chill of the ghost story is displayed in all its variety and vitality through this marvelous anthology.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Think about arthur conan doyle, who invented that exceptionally rational detective sherlock. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, book by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. Two brothers, unknown to each other, are on a crash course with destiny.
Victorian and edwardian ghost stories science fiction. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. As well as his own anthologies of ghost stories, victorian ghost stories and similar works, he produced the oxford chronology of english. New york times bestselling author with two million books sold dishes up story with sizzle. Michael cox is senior commissioning editor, reference books, at oup and is currently compiling the oxford chronology of english literature on a freelance basis. These atmospheric tales seem to me the perfect autumn reading. Have i said how much i like victorian era ghost stories.
Nineteenyearold orphan esperanza gorst arrives from paris at the great country house of evenwood to become ladys maid to the 26th. This story is included in the book victorian ghost stories. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is an exceptional anthology of victorian ghost stories. Le fanu, and stories by authors whom i was unfamiliar with. Gilbert, 1991, oxford university press edition, in english. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on the oxford book of ghost stories. Victorian ghost stories and the oxford book of victorian ghost stories are the same book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A few stories that barely offer more than the cliched ghost story of the victorianedwardian era have been included, as have several variations on recurring themes, where everyone concerned would have been better served by only including only the very best example of the type.
Publication date 1997 topics ghost stories, english, english fiction publisher oxford. A collection of ghost stories is an excellent place to begin, and the oxford book of english ghost stories collects tales of the eerie from some of the masters of the genre. A fantastic collection of english prose, with the emphasis of stories in the 1880s, which marked the highlight of ghostly literature, in my opinion. Buy the oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox, r. Book description the firstever collection of victorian christmas ghost stories, culled from rare 19thcentury periodicals during the victorian era, it became traditional for publishers of newspapers and magazines to print ghost stories during the christmas season for chilling winter reading by. Picking up the lives of characters from the first novel some twenty years later, the glass of time begins in 1876. In many ways it presents the classic ghost story as a periodspecific genre, i. I know nothing about the history of this genre, and i bought the book simply seeking to read a good yarn. These are both frequently anthologised stories, as is the title story. Victorian ghost stories have the same style and voice as other victorian literature. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories michael cox. I enjoy each creepy tale and find the mix of authors to be effectively selected and simply organized. Both are oxford anthologies edited by michael cox and r. It was christmas eve, and there were fourteen of us in the house.
Im certain i read one or two twice as i changed to. An oxford anthology is a wonderful blend of atmospheric and chilling ghost stories set during the victorian era. She is best remembered for her 1861 novel east lynne, but many of her books became international bestsellers and widely read also in the united states. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Michael coxs life had almost as many unexpected twists as the plots of the victorian novels that he loved so much. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Be the first to ask a question about the oxford book of english ghost stories. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky christmas eve tales.
See more ideas about horror, horror books and partridge. The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford books of. Pdf the oxford book of victorian ghost stories download. What is compelling about these sorts of stories is that, as the introduction to the collection notes, they are just, just out of the true. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Gilbert bring together thirtyfive well wrought tales of haunted houses, vengeful spirits, spectral warnings, invisible antagonists, and motiveless malignity from beyond the grave. Oct 22, 2012 rattle your bones with these classic creepers, as selected by the smc librarys evening supervisor norman partridge. The oxford book of english ghost stories blogging for a. Do not combine victorian ghost stories with victorian tales of mystery and detection. Ranging from the early 19th century to the 1960s, the collection reveals the development of the genre, and showcases many of its greatest expositors from sir walter scott, h.
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