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Algernon Blackwood
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025360478
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Algernon Blackwood presents a curated selection of works by one of the most influential masters of supernatural fiction and horror. Known for his profound ability to blend the mystical with the terrifying, Blackwood's writing explores the thin veil between the physical world and the unknown forces that dwell beyond human perception. This collection showcases his unique talent for atmospheric horror, where the natural world-forests, rivers, and mountains-becomes a sentient, often menacing entity.
The stories included reflect Blackwood's deep interest in the occult, nature mysticism, and the psychological impact of the supernatural on the human mind. His narratives frequently move away from traditional Gothic tropes, instead finding terror in the vastness of the wilderness or the quiet corners of a character's consciousness. As a pioneer of the weird tale, Blackwood's influence extends to many modern writers of horror and speculative fiction.
Readers will find a compelling introduction to Blackwood's evocative prose and his mastery of suspense. From spectral hauntings to cosmic dread, these works remain essential reading for those interested in the evolution of the ghost story and the literary exploration of the uncanny.
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