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The Great Beast of Kafue (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) - Dehan, Richard
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This early work by Richard Dehan was originally published in 1917 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Great Beast of Kafue' is a short story about a the hunt for a mysterious creature in South-eastern Rhodesia. Clotilde Augusta Inez Mary Graves - who wrote under the pseudonym 'Richard Dehan' - was born at Buttevant Castle, County Cork, Ireland in 1863. Graves' short stories - usually about witchcraft and pagan religions - were also well-regarded, appearing in the two collections 'Off Sandy Hook and Other…mehr

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This early work by Richard Dehan was originally published in 1917 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Great Beast of Kafue' is a short story about a the hunt for a mysterious creature in South-eastern Rhodesia. Clotilde Augusta Inez Mary Graves - who wrote under the pseudonym 'Richard Dehan' - was born at Buttevant Castle, County Cork, Ireland in 1863. Graves' short stories - usually about witchcraft and pagan religions - were also well-regarded, appearing in the two collections 'Off Sandy Hook and Other Stories' (1915) and 'Under the Hermes' (1917), as were her high novels of high adventure. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.
Autorenporträt
Richard Dehan was the pseudonym of Clotilde Graves who was an Irish author and playwright. Born on June 3, 1863, in Ireland, she became a prominent figure in the literary world, particularly in London and New York City, where she enjoyed success as a playwright. Some of her notable works include A Field of Tares (1891), which explores themes of morality and societal expectations. In 1894, she published Maids in a Market Garden, which examines the lives of women working in the fields, reflecting Dehan's ongoing interest in exploring the lives and struggles of ordinary people. Her 1896 novel, A Well Meaning Woman, continues her exploration of complex female characters and the consequences of good intentions gone awry. Her most famous work, The Dop Doctor, garnered significant attention. Throughout her life, Graves' works continued to resonate with readers, earning her recognition as a thoughtful and compelling voice in early 20th-century fiction.