A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873); Young, Charles L. (Charles Lawrence), Sir (1839–1887).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu and Sir Charles Young is a collection of ghost stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into supernatural themes, featuring eerie tales filled with unusual characters and unsettling events. Each story unveils a new aspect of the uncanny, ranging from haunted locations to ghostly encounters, capturing the reader's imagination and sense of dread. The opening of the book introduces a character who is traveling to a deserted estate, Barwyke Hall, to settle a property matter for two wealthy heirs. As he journeys through the picturesque yet unsettling landscape of Lancashire, he encounters an innkeeper who hints at local legends surrounding the house. Upon arriving, the narrator finds Barwyke Hall neglected and shadowed by a dark lake that recalls ominous childhood stories. The tension heightens as he hears tales of the long-deceased owner and an unsettling figure known as "Dickon the Devil," whose strange behavior and connection to the estate evoke a sense of foreboding that sets the tone for the chilling narratives to follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Stable for Nightmares; or, Weird Tales
- Author credits: Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan (1814–1873); Young, Charles L. (Charles Lawrence), Sir (1839–1887)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Short Stories
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