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Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
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LeFanu, J. S. (Joseph Sheridan)
Fanu, Joseph Sheridan Le
Fanu, J. Sheridan Le
J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 5
Laura Silver Bell -- Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling -- The child that went with the fairies -- Stories of Lough Guir: The magician earl. Moll Rial's adventure. The banshee. The governess's dream. The earl's hall -- The vision of Tom Chuff -- Dickon the devil.
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"J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 5" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a collection of supernatural short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This volume features tales steeped in mystery and macabre themes, highlighting ghostly encounters and folklore that reflect the period's fascination with the supernatural. The eerie landscapes and rich characterizations draw readers into a world where the line between the natural and the supernatural is often blurred. The beginning of the first story, "Laura Silver Bell," introduces us to the bleak yet picturesque moor of Dardale Moss, where we meet Mother Carke, a local fortune-teller rumored to dabble in witchcraft. On her way home, she encounters a tall, intimidating man who ominously inquires about a young girl, Laura, who is potentially linked to a much darker fate involving fairies. The narrative hints at Laura's murky origins and the consequences of her being uncircumcised, fundamentally entwining themes of love, danger, and fate. As supernatural omens unfold, the story sets the stage for the interplay of horror and enchantment inherent in Le Fanu's tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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