In A Glass Darkly
by Sheridan Le Fanu

Name: In A Glass Darkly
Author: Sheridan Le Fanu

'In a Glass Darkly' is a collection of three chilling tales by J. Sheridan Le Fanu, a master of the Victorian Gothic. These stories delve into the fragility of human sanity and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural. Through eerie atmospheres, haunting characters, and unsettling events, Le Fanu explores themes of madness, obsession, and the unsettling presence of the unseen world. Readers are invited to question what is real and what is imagined as they are drawn into a world of shadows and whispers.

'In A Glass Darkly' Summary

'In a Glass Darkly' presents a chilling exploration of the supernatural and the human psyche. The first story, 'Green Tea,' unravels the descent of a man into madness as he becomes fixated on a spectral presence in his home. 'The Lottery Ticket' tells the tale of a man consumed by ambition and greed, his pursuit of fortune leading to tragic consequences. Finally, 'Carmilla' unfolds the enigmatic tale of a young woman's entanglement with a seductive and dangerous vampire, questioning the nature of attraction and the allure of the forbidden. Le Fanu masterfully constructs an unsettling atmosphere, utilizing psychological suspense and gothic imagery to create a chilling and memorable reading experience.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

Published In

Genre/Category

Horror Fiction Mystery

Tags/Keywords

Gothic Victorian Mystery Supernatural Madness Occult Dark Haunted Ghost stories Psychological horror Irish literature Demons

Authors

Sheridan Le Fanu

Ireland

Le Fanu worked in many genres but remains best known for his horror fiction. He was a meticulous craftsman and frequently reworked plots and ideas from his earlier writing in subsequent pieces. Many o...

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