Tales of Terror and Mystery: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Tales of Terror and Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

From the book:The idea that the extraordinary narrative which has been called the Joyce-Armstrong Fragment is an elaborate practical joke evolved by some unknown person, cursed by a perverted and sinister sense of humour, has now been abandoned by all who have examined the matter. The most macabre and imagi-native of plotters would hesitate before linking his morbid fancies with the unquestioned and tragic facts which reinforce the statement. Though the assertions contained in it are amazing and even monstrous, it is none the less forcing itself upon the general intelligence that they are true, and that we must readjust our ideas to the new situation. This world of ours appears to be separated by a slight and precarious margin of safety from a most singular and unexpected danger. I will endeavour in this narrative, which reproduces the original document in its necessarily somewhat fragme
Quick facts about Tales of Terror and Mystery
- Title: Tales of Terror and Mystery
- Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
- First published: 1963
- Genre: classic literature, english detective and mystery stories, english horror tales
- OpenLibrary ID: OL262586W
Where to read Tales of Terror and Mystery
Tales of Terror and Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tales of Terror and Mystery about?
From the book:The idea that the extraordinary narrative which has been called the Joyce-Armstrong Fragment is an elaborate practical joke evolved by some unknown person, cursed by a perverted and sinister sense of humour, has now been abandoned by all who have examined the matter
Who wrote Tales of Terror and Mystery?
Tales of Terror and Mystery was written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
When was Tales of Terror and Mystery published?
Tales of Terror and Mystery was first published in 1963.



