Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh (eBook)
396 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654704564-9 (EAN)
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer who is best remembered for his contributions to the Gothic horror genre. Born in Dublin on the 28th of August 1814, Le Fanu came from a literary family background, and he emerged as a significant force in Victorian literature. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. Le Fanu's writing is characterized by its use of atmosphere and psychological depth, a style that has influenced many and remains impactful to this day. His novel 'Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh' is a prime example of his skill in weaving narrative suspense with a gothic flair. This 1864 novel is considered one of his masterpieces and is a classic of its genre. It tells the story of Maud Ruthyn, a young heiress who is sent to live with her mysterious uncle Silas, where she encounters a world filled with intrigue and peril. The novel displays Le Fanu's proficiency in creating tension and an eerie mood that is both unsettling and captivating. Le Fanu's works, including 'Uncle Silas', often explore themes of family secrets, the supernatural, and the haunting past, all set within the context of his Anglo-Irish heritage. His legacy lives on in the many writers he has influenced, from M.R. James to contemporary authors working in the horror and supernatural genres. Le Fanu's work has become an essential part of the literary canon, offering a rich blend of psychological complexity and gothic imagination.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.6.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Schlagworte | 18th-Century England • 19th Century English Literature • Creepy atmosphere • dark family secrets • English literature • father-daughter relationship • Fiction • Gothic fiction • Gothic literature classics • Gothic novel • governesses • Haunted family estate • Inheritance intrigue • irish author • Irish authors fiction • Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu books • murderers • Mysterious uncle • mystery and intrigue fiction • Orphans • psychological fiction • psychological suspense • psychological thrillers • Supernatural horror novel • uncles • Uncle Silas mystery • Victorian Era • Victorian era suspense |
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