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Regarded as the Victorian era's greatest writer of ghost stories, J. Sheridan LeFanu (1814-73) gave expression to the fears and dread that often haunt sensitive individuals. This collection contains four of his finest ghost stories, each crafted with remarkable ingenuity and storytelling skill. The title story offers a petrifying account of an English cleric's bouts with a malignant spectral presence; ""Squire Toby's Will"" recounts a sibling rivalry and disputed inheritance; ""The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh"" concerns a country gentleman's mysterious relationship with a sinister valet; and ""Sir Dominick's Bargain"" presents LeFanu's masterly variation on the theme of a pact with the devil.All four tales embody not only the suspense and terror expected of a ghost story but also a subtlety, awareness, and psychological depth that elevate them far above most efforts in the genre. This inexpensive edition provides gripping entertainment as well as an excellent introduction to the intelligence and imagination that characterize LeFanu's work.… (más)
Le Fanu's stories are a great example of gothic horror. I did think it was strange that the last two stories were a little repetitive in their plot, but I still liked them both. Made me want to find more Le Fanu stories. ( )
I'm glad I read this. I am not sure LeFanu has more to offer, really, than what was here. Somewhat repetitive four stories, all have similar elements, all have hefty Victorian writing. Setting is key, unexplained is key. I liked "Green Tea" and "Squire Toby's Will" the best. "Sir Dominick's Bargain" is pretty rough. ( )
This book contained 4 short stories. The first was about a guy who drank too much green tea and started imagining a talking spectral monkey. My reaction to that was pretty much LOL, WUT? The second was a pretty basic "guilty conscience makes guy see/hear things until he's driven mad/mysteriously found dead etc. The third was a lackluster sold his soul to the devil story. The fourth, and in my opinion the best, was another sold his soul to the devil deal but it had a bit more finesse about it. ( )
If I mention Poe, Lovecraft, or Bierce, I end up having a long conversation on them but if I mention Le Fanu sometimes I get "who"? It is really a shame as he was a master of the gothic tale and his tales are just as wonderful as the other masters of classic horror. His stories are always original, and I love the style of writing. it takes a little getting used to but it worth it. I have to admit that I took my time with this one and read the stories late at night. Don't miss these wonderful tales of gothic horror. I received a copy of this book via the publishers and Netgalley for free in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the treat. ( )
LeFanu is highly thought of by a lot of horror aficionados, so I was exciting to have a chance to read this book. Dover’s edition is not the full volume that was published in the 40s; this book has four stories in it. “Green Tea” is the tale of a man haunted because he’s overstimulated his brain and body with, well, green tea; a demon of sorts follows him everywhere. “Squire Toby’s Will” is the tale of a father and two sons, and what happens when a parent favors one child too much over the other, creating hatred that transcends the grave. “The Fortunes of Robert Ardagh” and “Sir Dominic’s Bargain” are both deals with the devil tales, the second being a superior story. ‘Ardagh’ fails to deliver the creepiness for some reason.
LeFanu’s prose is lovely, if slow, to read. It comes from the era where something being ‘a fast read’ wasn’t a concern. It’s ornamental and lyrical in high Gothic manner. It creates an air of extreme tension in ‘Green Tea’, and dread in the others. If you like old school horror, try these tales. ( )
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There are several different collections with stories by LeFanu starting Green Tea and .... The Dover edition titled "Green Tea and Other Ghost Stories" includes Green Tea, Squire Toby's Will, The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh, and Sir Dominick's Bargain. (96 pages, ISBN ). "Green Tea and Other Strange Tales" from Ægypan Press (also listed as being from Lightning Press, Inc.) has Green Tea, Mr. Justice Harbottle, Madam Crowl's Ghost, and The Dead Sexton. (128 pages, ISBN 1598187074).
Google Books and Amazon record an edition from Wildside Press (176 pages, ISBN 1587159899) that has the same title, contents and cover (!) as the Ægypan Press edition (which I checked the physical copy of.)
There are several different collections with stories by LeFanu starting Green Tea and .... The Dover edition titled "Green Tea and Other Ghost Stories" includes Green Tea, Squire Toby's Will, The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh, and Sir Dominick's Bargain. (96 pages, ISBN ). "Green Tea and Other Strange Tales" from Ægypan Press (also listed as being from Lightning Press, Inc.) has Green Tea, Mr. Justice Harbottle, Madam Crowl's Ghost, and The Dead Sexton. (128 pages, ISBN 1598187074). Google Books and Amazon record an edition from Wildside Press (176 pages, ISBN 1587159899) that has the same title, contents and cover (!) as the Ægypan Press edition (which I checked the physical copy of.) The 1945 Arkham Press edition "Green Tea and Other Stories" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Te...) has no ISBN, 350 pages and 15 stories.
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Regarded as the Victorian era's greatest writer of ghost stories, J. Sheridan LeFanu (1814-73) gave expression to the fears and dread that often haunt sensitive individuals. This collection contains four of his finest ghost stories, each crafted with remarkable ingenuity and storytelling skill. The title story offers a petrifying account of an English cleric's bouts with a malignant spectral presence; ""Squire Toby's Will"" recounts a sibling rivalry and disputed inheritance; ""The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh"" concerns a country gentleman's mysterious relationship with a sinister valet; and ""Sir Dominick's Bargain"" presents LeFanu's masterly variation on the theme of a pact with the devil.All four tales embody not only the suspense and terror expected of a ghost story but also a subtlety, awareness, and psychological depth that elevate them far above most efforts in the genre. This inexpensive edition provides gripping entertainment as well as an excellent introduction to the intelligence and imagination that characterize LeFanu's work.
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