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Masterpieces of Mystery: Mystic-Humorous Stories
Paperback
FantasyHorrorMystery & Thriller
ISBN13: 9780809500956
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Sep 20 2024
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Masterpieces of Mystery is a curated collection of some of the finest short stories in the mystery genre, featuring works by acclaimed authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Wilkie Collins. Edited by Joseph Lewis French, this anthology brings together tales of intrigue, suspense, and clever deduction, showcasing the evolution of mystery storytelling. A must-read for enthusiasts of classic detective fiction and literary craftsmanship.
Includes contributiions from Algernon Blackwood (May-Day Eve), Fitz-James O'Brien (The Diamond Lens), Theophile Gautier (The Mummy's Foot), Mark Twain (Mr. Bloke's Item), Lafcadio Hearn (A Ghost), E.F. Benson (The Man Who Went Too Far), Chester Bailey Fernald (Chan Tow the Highrob), Arthur Machen (The Inmost Light), A. Conan Doyle (The Secret of Goresthorpe Grange), Guy de Maupassant (The Man with the Pale Eyes), and Brander Matthews (The Rival Ghosts).
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