Elliot O'Donnell

The Banshee (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Banshee by Elliott O'Donnell is a nonfiction exploration of the Irish folklore surrounding a spirit believed to forewarn of death. The narrative delves into the myth of the Banshee, a supernatural entity linked to ancient Irish families, whose eerie wails are said to herald the death of a family member. The book examines the various interpretations and appearances of the Banshee, revealing its significance in Irish culture and history. Through personal experiences and historical accounts, O'Donnell highlights the enduring presence of this spectral figure, emphasizing its role in the lives of those who believe in its ominous warnings. The work offers a mix of cultural exploration and supernatural storytelling, detailing how the Banshee has appeared throughout history and its impact on the people who have encountered it. O'Donnell enhances the reader's understanding of the deep connection between the Banshee and Irish tradition, exploring how folklore shapes the perception of death and the afterlife. The narrative captures the eerie allure of this mythical figure, which continues to fascinate and terrify generations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789369421374
• Artikelnr.: 73554201

Autorenporträt

Elliott O'Donnell was an English author best known for his tales about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost when he was five years old, describing it as an elemental creature with spots. He also claimed to have been strangled by a mystery ghost in Dublin (but no serious damage seemed to have occurred). He was born in Clifton (near Bristol), England, the son of Reverend Henry O'Donnell (1827-1873), an Irishman, and Englishwoman Elizabeth Mousley (née Harrison); he had three older siblings: Henry O'Donnell, Helena O'Donnell, and Petronella O'Donnell. The Rev. Henry O'Donnell traveled to Abyssinia after the birth of his fourth child to await preferment to a new parish. He intended to take entry examinations at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in order to join the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), but instead traveled to the United States, working on some cattle range in Oregon and becoming a police officer during the Chicago Railway Strike of 1894. Returning to England on the SS Elbe, he worked as a schoolmaster before training for drama at the Henry Neville Studio on Oxford Street. In 1905, he married Ada O'Donnell (1870-1937) and enlisted in the British army during World War I, later appearing on stage and in films.