Jacobs: Also assuming you’ve read this one. Do yourself a favor, skip this story, which has generally not been well-known for a reason. The glowing essay talking about how this weird chick was friends with other authors who are well known and how Marlene was so smart and insisted on trying to draw relationships between science and belief in the supernatural is better than the story itself. I did enjoy reading it, and would recommend. On Ghosts by Mary Shelley: An essay by the authoress of Frankenstein, this essay doesn’t necessarily advocate for ghosts so much as lament the lack of magic in a world that insists on rational explanations. Great story, and one I am always up for re-reading. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: I’m just going to assume you have read this. Includes a family of some of the worst men ever and demons.
Squire Toby’s Will by Sheridan Le Fanu: Decent read. Unfortunately, many of the stories in this collection are actually very well-known, and an avid reader of horror short stories has probably already read them, and the rest. I really like the concept of this book – an anthology of lesser-known stories featuring the supernatural. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review I appreciate it! I received this review copy from the publisher on NetGalley. (It was, indeed, quite spooky-a classic for a reason.) If you're interested in classic horror, or would like an introduction to the genre, this is a great place to start. I was especially glad to read "The Willows," a story I've heard a lot about but never got around to reading. The Yellow Wallpaper: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The book also contains some all-time favorites: Each story is introduced by a current author, explaining their affection for the story and/or its place in history. This book contains a selection of classic horror stories, including quite a few by women writers and some that were new to me.
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