Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Mystic-Humorous Stories by French

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Editor French, Joseph Lewis, 1858-1936
Title Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Mystic-Humorous Stories
Contents May-Day Eve / Algernon Blackwood -- The Diamond Lens / Fitz-James O'Brien -- The Mummy's Foot / Théopile Gautier -- Mr. Bloke's Item / Mark Twain -- A Ghost / Lafcadio Hearn -- The Man Who Went Too Far / E. F. Benson -- Chan Tow The Highrob / Chester Bailey Fernando -- The Inmost Light / Arthur Machen -- The Secret of Goresthorpe Grange / A. Conan Doyle -- The Man With The Pale Eyes / Guy de Maupassant -- The Rival Ghosts / Brander Matthews.
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Summary "Masterpieces of Mystery in Four Volumes: Mystic-Humorous Stories" edited by Joseph Lewis French is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the early 20th century. This anthology explores themes of mysticism and humor, showcasing different tales that draw on the supernatural and the whimsical from various notable authors. Early in the collection, the opening story, “May-Day Eve” by Algernon Blackwood, introduces us to a prosaic doctor whose encounter with a mysterious folk-lorist transforms his perception of the world. The opening of “May-Day Eve” features a doctor who sets out for a visit to his friend, an old folk-lorist, with a book that debunks his friend's mystical theories. As he travels through the hills, a strange urgency and intimacy with nature begin to awaken within him, leading to a surreal encounter with a shadowy man. This meeting provokes a profound shift in his reality—a recognition of the hidden life within the natural world that he had previously dismissed. The story unravels the complexities of perception and the unfolding mysteries during twilight, hinting at the deeper layers of existence between the known and the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Short stories
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Ghost stories
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EBook-No. 23432
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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