Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Uncle Silas by J.Sheridan LeFanu, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Classics, Literary

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Produktbeschreibung

LeFanu's Silas is the dark doppelganger to his brother Austin Ruthyn. When Austin dies and his daughter Maud is sent to live with her brooding uncle, the creeping, horrible nature of Silas' character unfolds. A classic novel of spiritual terror by one of the true masters of the form.

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Addicted to laudanum and prey to inexplicable visions, Silas appears like a spirit to his neice Maud. Silas has his own plans for Maud and the fortune she will inherit. Uncle Silas is LeFanu's best-known novel, dealing with themes of spiritualism, secret corruption, greed, lust, and other peculiar Victorian obsessions. A classic novel of spiritual terror by opne of the true masters of the form.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Borgo Press
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 863g
• ISBN-13: 9781587158865
• ISBN-10: 1587158868
• Artikelnr.: 22115733

Autorenporträt

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer renowned for his contributions to the genre of gothic fiction. Born in Dublin, he studied law at Trinity College but soon turned to writing, where he found his true calling. Le Fanu's works are characterized by their intricate plots, atmospheric settings, and psychological depth, often exploring themes of the supernatural and the macabre. His most famous works include the vampire novella "Carmilla," which predated Bram Stoker's "Dracula," and the novel "Uncle Silas." Le Fanu's ability to blend eerie suspense with profound character studies has solidified his legacy as a master of gothic literature.