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Famous Modern Ghost Stories
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- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Dorothy Scarborough (1878-1935) [Compiler], Leonid Andreyev (1871-1919) [Contributor], Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) [Contributor], Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) [Contributor], Robert W. Chambers (1865-1933) [Contributor], Myla Jo Closser (1880-1962) [Contributor], Olivia Howard Dunbar (1873-1953) [Contributor], Anatole France (1844-1924) [Contributor], Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) [Contributor], William Fryer Harvey (1885-1937) [Contributor], Richard Le Gallienne (1866-1947) [Contributor], Arthur Machen (1863-1947) [Contributor], Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) [Contributor], Fitz James O'Brien (1828-1862) [Contributor], Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) [Contributor], and Wilbur Daniel Steele (1886-1970) [Contributor] "Famous Modern Ghost Stories" by Dorothy Scarborough, Ph.D. is a collection of ghostly tales selected from various authors and compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology presents a diverse range of supernatural narratives that explore themes of the unknown and the eerie, showcasing how ghost stories have evolved over time. With contributions from different writers, this collection targets readers interested in the chilling allure of ghosts and the supernatural. The opening of the anthology features an engaging introduction that reflects on the enduring fascination humans have with ghosts and the supernatural. Scarborough discusses the modern ghost's complexity, creativity, and the varied roles they play in literature, shifting from simple hauntings to more vivid and personalized experiences. She suggests that contemporary ghosts are more relatable and integrated into society, often reflecting human emotions and societal changes. The introduction sets the stage for the stories to follow, emphasizing the essential ties between the spectral and human experience, highlighting both the terror and beauty found in ghostly tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1981