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These twenty-two stories take the reader into the isolated and untamed wilderness of unholy rights, witches' curses, sinister village traditions and ancient horrors--with beautiful illustrations They stalk the moors at night, the deep forests, cornered fields and dusky churchyards, the narrow lanes and old ways of these ancient places, drawing upon the haunted landscapes of folk-horror... This richly illustrated anthology gathers together classic short stories from masters of supernatural fiction including Shirely Jackson, M. R. James, Edith Nesbit, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sheridan Le Fanu and Arthur Machen, alongside lesser-known voices in the field including Eleanor Scott and Margery Lawrence, and popular writers less bound to the horror genre, such as Thomas Hardy and E. F. Benson. These are damnable tales, selected and beautifully illustrated by Richard Wells.
Ancient evils and sinister traditions awaken in isolated landscapes, threatening those who stumble upon them. This anthology collects twenty-two folk horror tales, drawing readers into remote wildernesses where unholy rites, witches' curses, and village secrets hold sway. The stories explore haunted moors, deep forests, dusky churchyards, and ancient country lanes, featuring masters of supernatural fiction alongside lesser-known voices. The narrative framework is that of collected short stories, each presenting a distinct encounter with the uncanny and the terrifying.
This anthology gathers classic and lesser-known folk horror tales, presenting a curated selection of stories focused on ancient evils and rural superstitions. The collection aims to immerse readers in the atmospheric dread characteristic of the genre, drawing on established authors and new voices to explore the darker aspects of folklore. The inclusion of illustrations suggests an emphasis on the visual and atmospheric elements of these damnable tales. The selection promises a deep dive into the uncanny landscapes and traditions that define folk horror.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
2022-03-01
Publisher:
Unbound
ISBN-10:
1800181825
ISBN-13:
9781800181823
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