The Damned: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Damned is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Blackwood, Algernon (1869–1951).
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"The Damned" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1914. The story centers on the uneasy visit of the protagonist, Bill, to The Towers, the country estate of a banker’s widow, Mabel Franklyn, which brings him and his sister Frances into an atmosphere thick with discomfort and strange influences. As they settle into the mansion, a series of unsettling impressions begins to unfold, hinting at darker, emotional disturbances tied to the late Mr. Franklyn and the house itself. The opening of "The Damned" establishes a tense relationship between Bill and Frances as they prepare for the visit to The Towers, where Frances hopes to provide companionship to their old friend, Mabel. As they arrive, a heavy atmosphere envelops them, and both siblings feel the weight of the house's history, filled with an unexplainable dread. Throughout the beginning chapters, we see Bill struggle against restlessness while trying to write, overshadowed by the oppressive environment. Frances hints at her discomfort with sleeping alone in the house, further suggesting that the published portrait of Mr. Franklyn and the house's design carry an oppressive weight. Their collective unease serves to create an ominous sense that something intangible yet menacing resides within the walls of The Towers, setting the stage for the unfolding mystery surrounding the influence of the deceased Franklyn and the hidden truths of the mansion's past.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Damned
- Author credits: Blackwood, Algernon (1869–1951)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Horror tales
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
- Horror
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