Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

The House by the Churchyard (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Are you scared by the volume of vocabulary in the English language? Learn new words by reading exciting works in the original language. "The House by the Cemetery" is a Gothic novel by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, telling about the mysterious and eerie events that take place in an old mansion next to a cemetery. The story begins in the village of Chapelizod, not far from Dublin. In 1810, a human skull with a bullet hole is found in the local cemetery. The story is told from the point of view of Charles de Cresseron, an accidental witness to this find. As the story progresses, more and more details of the frightening events of the past are revealed to the reader. The novel has a complex structure - several plot lines are skillfully woven into one. "The House by the Cemetery" attracts with an atmosphere of horror and tension, masterfully created by Le Fanu, and reveals the themes of fear, betrayal and deception. Enjoy the Gothic atmosphere, reading the novel "The House by the Cemetery" in the original language without translation and adaptation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lingua
• Seitenzahl: 528
• Altersempfehlung: ab 16 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9785171661373
• Artikelnr.: 72824219

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.