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Title:
The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist
From "The New Decameron", Volume III.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist" by J. D. Beresford is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This book falls within the genre of supernatural fiction, exploring themes of psychical research and skepticism towards paranormal phenomena. It centers on the intersection of human understanding and the unknown, particularly addressing the complexities of communication between our world and the world beyond. The story follows a psychical researcher who becomes embroiled in the Slipperton case, a perplexing incident involving poltergeist activity that affected the lives of Edgar Slipperton and his wife. As the researcher investigates the strange occurrences in their home—ranging from misplaced items to disturbances in the night—he encounters a curious elemental spirit that challenges his understanding of reality, existence, and the nature of life after death. Through a series of dialogues, the researcher and the spirit delve into their contrasting perspectives on existence, leading to an insightful yet frustrating examination of knowledge, belief, and the limits of understanding between different planes of existence. Ultimately, the book raises profound questions about what can be known and understood, leaving characters—and readers—reflecting on their beliefs regarding life, death, and the beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947
EBook No.: 22479
Published: Aug 31, 2007
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Parapsychology -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist
From "The New Decameron", Volume III.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist" by J. D. Beresford is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This book falls within the genre of supernatural fiction, exploring themes of psychical research and skepticism towards paranormal phenomena. It centers on the intersection of human understanding and the unknown, particularly addressing the complexities of communication between our world and the world beyond. The story follows a psychical researcher who becomes embroiled in the Slipperton case, a perplexing incident involving poltergeist activity that affected the lives of Edgar Slipperton and his wife. As the researcher investigates the strange occurrences in their home—ranging from misplaced items to disturbances in the night—he encounters a curious elemental spirit that challenges his understanding of reality, existence, and the nature of life after death. Through a series of dialogues, the researcher and the spirit delve into their contrasting perspectives on existence, leading to an insightful yet frustrating examination of knowledge, belief, and the limits of understanding between different planes of existence. Ultimately, the book raises profound questions about what can be known and understood, leaving characters—and readers—reflecting on their beliefs regarding life, death, and the beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947
EBook No.: 22479
Published: Aug 31, 2007
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Parapsychology -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.