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Old Mans Beard
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025353340
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Old Man's Beard is a chilling collection of supernatural and weird fiction that showcases the mastery of H.R. Wakefield, one of the most prominent voices in the English ghost story tradition. This volume brings together a series of tales that blend atmospheric dread with a sophisticated psychological edge, moving beyond traditional hauntings to explore the darker corners of the human experience and the inexplicable phenomena that lurk just out of sight.
The stories within this collection are celebrated for their ability to evoke a sense of unease through subtle suggestion and expert pacing. Wakefield's writing captures a unique transitional period in horror literature, bridging the gap between the classic Victorian ghost story and the modern era of psychological terror. From malevolent spirits to unsettling occurrences in the English countryside, each narrative is crafted with a precision that highlights the author's command over the macabre.
Considered a significant contribution to 20th-century speculative fiction, Old Man's Beard offers readers a compelling journey into the unknown. Its explorations of guilt, isolation, and the uncanny remain as potent today as when they were first conceived, making this work an essential read for aficionados of classic horror and supernatural literature.
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