Welsh Tales of Terror
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Cover art credit from The Magical Paintings of Justin Todd, p10-11.Welsh Tales of Terror (1973) anthology by R. Chetwynd-HayesContents9 Introduction (Welsh Tales of Terror) (1973) essay by R. Chetwynd-Hayes13 Jordan (1973) short story by Glyn Jones (1905-1995)27 Old Ben (1973) short fiction by Hazel F. Looker28 A Cry of Children (1969) short story by John Christopher45 The Cyoeraeth (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by W. Howells46 The Shining Pyramid (1895) novelette by Arthur Machen70 The Brown Hobgoblin of Bedd Gelert (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by D. E. Jenkins71 Animals or Human Beings (1955) short story by Angus Wilson76 The Man on a Bike (1973) short fiction by Hazel F. Looker78 The Morgan Trust (1961) short story by L. P. Davies [as by Richard Bridgeman]91 Dead Man's Candle (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Marie Trevelyan92 Water Horses and Spirits of the Mist (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Marie Trevelyan104 Be This Her Memorial (1915) short story by Caradoc Evans104 The Tolling Bell (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Marie Trevelyan109 The Black Lady of Boverton(excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Marie Trevelyan110 The Lost Gold Mine (1973) short story by Hazel F. Looker119 Satan and a Load of Bibles (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Elias Owen [as by Rev. Elias Owen]120 Mrs. Jones (1973) short story by Dorothy K. Haynes126 The Ghost of Pont Cnnca Bach (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by W. Howells127 The Reverend John Jones and the Ghostly Horseman (1966) short story by Ronald Seth134 Corpse Candles (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by W. Howells135 Cadi Hughes (1937) short story by Glyn Jones (1905-1995)140 The White Lady of Aberglaslyn Pass (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by D. E. Jenkins141 Black Goddess (1966) short story by Jack Griffith157 The Devil's Tree (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by Elias Owen [as by Rev. Elias Owen]158 The Stranger (1923) short story by Richard Hughes166 A Perilous Struggle (excerpt) (1973) short fiction by D. E. Jenkins167 Lord
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
This anthology assembles a collection of eerie narratives centered on the folklore, landscapes, and supernatural traditions of Wales. The stories explore the intersection of human fragility and ancient, often malevolent, forces embedded within the Welsh countryside. Through a variety of voices, the collection examines how isolation and local superstition manifest as tangible threats to the characters. The narrative framework shifts between classic gothic prose and modern short fiction, providing a multi-faceted view of regional dread.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Inclusion of classic gothic novelettes alongside contemporary short stories
- Integration of traditional Welsh folklore and mythological entities
- Exploration of rural isolation as a catalyst for psychological tension
- Use of atmospheric descriptions of the Welsh landscape
- Inclusion of excerpts from historical accounts of local hauntings
- Focus on themes of spectral encounters and ancestral curses
- Varied narrative perspectives ranging from first-person accounts to third-person observation
- Stylistic diversity reflecting different literary eras from the late 19th to the mid-20th century
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This collection serves as a significant archival effort to preserve the specific flavor of Welsh gothic literature within the broader horror genre. Readers often note the stark contrast between the older, more ornate prose of authors like Arthur Machen and the tighter, more clinical pacing of the mid-century contributors. The inclusion of brief excerpts alongside complete short stories provides a fragmented but evocative experience that mirrors the oral tradition of regional ghost stories. The anthology succeeds in establishing a cohesive sense of place, grounding its supernatural elements firmly in the geography and history of Wales. It remains a notable reference for those interested in the evolution of regional horror writing.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
1973-01-01
Publisher:
FONTANA
ISBN-10:
0006132243
ISBN-13:
9780006132240
Horror
Literature & Fiction
Gothic
Anthology
Folklore
Short Stories
Supernatural
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