
Studies of Death
by Count Stanislaus Eric Stenbock
'Studies of Death' Summary
Studies of Death is a collection of seven short stories by Count Stanislaus Eric Stenbock, first published in 1894. The stories are all set in the late 19th century, and they explore the themes of death, decay, and the supernatural.
The stories are written in a dark and macabre style, and they often feature young men who are haunted by the ghosts of their loved ones. The stories are also notable for their vivid imagery and their exploration of the darker side of human nature.
"Studies of Death" is a classic work of Gothic fiction, and it has been praised for its originality and its powerful imagery. The stories have been compared to the work of Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde, and they have been cited as an influence on the work of Stephen King and Anne Rice.
Here is a summary of each story:
- Hylas tells the story of a young man who is haunted by the ghost of a beautiful woman he once loved. The woman died in a shipwreck, and her ghost appears to the young man in his dreams. The young man is eventually driven mad by the ghost's hauntings.
- Narcissus tells the story of a young man who is obsessed with his own beauty. The young man is so vain that he eventually falls in love with his own reflection. The young man eventually drowns in a pool while trying to kiss his reflection.
- Death of a Vocation tells the story of a young man who is a talented musician. The young man's talent is so great that he is offered a position at a prestigious music school. However, the young man is so afraid of success that he refuses the offer. The young man eventually dies of a broken heart.
- Viol D'Amour tells the story of a young man who is haunted by the ghost of a woman he once loved. The woman died in a fire, and her ghost appears to the young man in his dreams. The young man is eventually driven mad by the ghost's hauntings.
- Egg of the Albatross tells the story of a young man who finds a strange egg in the woods. The egg hatches into a creature that is half-human and half-bird. The creature eventually kills the young man and flies away.
- True Story of a Vampire tells the story of a young man who is bitten by a vampire. The young man eventually turns into a vampire himself, and he begins to prey on the living. The young man is eventually killed by a group of vampire hunters.
- Worm of Luck tells the story of a young man who finds a worm in a piece of fruit. The worm is magical, and it grants the young man three wishes. The young man eventually uses his wishes to get everything he ever wanted. However, he eventually realizes that he is not happy, and he wishes to be rid of the worm. The worm eventually disappears, and the young man is left alone and miserable.
Studies of Death is a dark and disturbing collection of stories, but it is also a beautifully written and imaginative work of literature. The stories are sure to stay with you long after you finish reading them.
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Count Stanislaus Eric Stenbock
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Count Stanislaus Eric Stenbock was a Baltic Swedish poet and writer of macabre fantastic fiction.Stenbock was the count of Bogesund and the heir to an estate near Kolga in Estonia. He was the son of L...
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