Twenty ghostly tales from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the fourth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 4 in the series spans the years 1835 to 1869 and includes stories from a wide range of male authors; English, Irish, Scottish and American. Includes tales by Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving. Readers new to this genre will discover ...

Twenty ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the ninth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 9 in the series contains stories published between 1841 and 1899, by British and American authors, including many not previously anthologized. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference i...

In "Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the Italian," the anonymous translator curates a rich tapestry of Italian narrative traditions that harmoniously intertwine humor, chivalry, and tender affection. Characterized by a lively and engaging prose style, each tale blends vivid imagery with whimsical characterizations, reflecting the cultural nuances of Italy'Äôs diverse regions. The text showcases a spectrum of voices and perspectives, capturing the multiface...