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Title: The Purcell Papers: Index and Contents of the Three Volumes
Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purcell_Papers
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Purcell Papers: Index and Contents of the Three Volumes by Le Fanu" is a collection of short stories and narratives written in the late 19th century by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a well-known author of Gothic literature. This compilation, which includes a memoir by Alfred Perceval Graves, showcases tales deeply rooted in Irish themes, folklore, and historical settings. The collection highlights Le Fanu's mastery of the Gothic genre, focusing on suspenseful, mysterious, and often supernatural elements. The book consists of multiple stories spread across three volumes, exploring various characters and events within Irish history and legend. Notable tales include "The Ghost and the Bone Setter," which delves into spectral appearances, and "The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh," which addresses themes of love and loyalty against the backdrop of political conflict. Other stories such as "The Bridal of Carrigvarah" and "Billy Malowney's Taste of Love and Glory" further illustrate the rich tapestry of Irish life, filled with romance and folklore. Each narrative immerses readers in a distinct atmosphere, revealing the complexity of human emotions and the supernatural, making it a compelling anthology for fans of Gothic fiction and Irish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 25584
Published: May 24, 2008
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: Indexes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Purcell Papers: Index and Contents of the Three Volumes
Note: Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purcell_Papers
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Purcell Papers: Index and Contents of the Three Volumes by Le Fanu" is a collection of short stories and narratives written in the late 19th century by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, a well-known author of Gothic literature. This compilation, which includes a memoir by Alfred Perceval Graves, showcases tales deeply rooted in Irish themes, folklore, and historical settings. The collection highlights Le Fanu's mastery of the Gothic genre, focusing on suspenseful, mysterious, and often supernatural elements. The book consists of multiple stories spread across three volumes, exploring various characters and events within Irish history and legend. Notable tales include "The Ghost and the Bone Setter," which delves into spectral appearances, and "The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh," which addresses themes of love and loyalty against the backdrop of political conflict. Other stories such as "The Bridal of Carrigvarah" and "Billy Malowney's Taste of Love and Glory" further illustrate the rich tapestry of Irish life, filled with romance and folklore. Each narrative immerses readers in a distinct atmosphere, revealing the complexity of human emotions and the supernatural, making it a compelling anthology for fans of Gothic fiction and Irish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan, 1814-1873
EBook No.: 25584
Published: May 24, 2008
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction, English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
Subject: Indexes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.