Stories of Intellect: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Stories of Intellect: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Stories of Intellect is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864); Dickens, Charles (1812–1870); Davis, Rebecca Harding (1831–1910); Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849); Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873); De Quincey, Thomas (1785–1859); Spofford, Harriet Elizabeth Prescott (1835–1921).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Stories of Intellect" by Rebecca Harding Davis et al. is a collection of literary works written in the late 19th century. This anthology features various stories that explore themes of intellect, reason, and the supernatural, showcasing the thoughts and experiences of characters who grapple with these profound concepts. Each story, created by well-known authors, evokes different emotions and challenges readers to reflect on the human experience in the context of knowledge and mystery. At the start of the featured story, "The House and the Brain" by E. Bulwer Lytton, a couple seeks a rented apartment and stumbles upon a seemingly haunted house in London. Intrigued by the tales of terror associated with it, the protagonist decides to investigate further, encountering a strange elderly woman who casually mentions the house's haunted nature and the chilling experiences of previous residents. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of dread and curiosity grows as the protagonist and his servant prepare to spend the night in the haunted abode, setting the stage for a suspenseful exploration of the unknown and the darker aspects of human thought and emotion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Stories of Intellect
- Author credits: Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804–1864); Dickens, Charles (1812–1870); Davis, Rebecca Harding (1831–1910); Poe, Edgar Allan (1809–1849); Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron (1803–1873); De Quincey, Thomas (1785–1859); Spofford, Harriet Elizabeth Prescott (1835–1921)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
