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In a Glass Darkly. Volume 1-3

In a Glass Darkly. Volume 1-3

J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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'In a Glass Darkly' by J. Sheridan Le Fanu invites you into a realm of haunting suspense and gothic mystery. This captivating anthology unveils a series of eerie narratives that explore the shadowy boundaries between reality and the supernatural.

Le Fanu's skillful storytelling immerses readers in a world where spectral entities, mysterious forces, and dark secrets intertwine. Each tale is a masterclass in suspense, featuring an array of unsettling characters-from restless ghosts to enigmatic vampires-each crafted with Le Fanu's signature atmospheric detail and psychological depth.

As you turn these pages, you'll be drawn into a series of eerie settings-from abandoned estates to places where malevolent forces lurk unseen. Le Fanu's evocative prose and gripping plots create a compelling experience, keeping readers spellbound as they navigate through layers of darkness and intrigue.

Celebrated for his contribution to Gothic fiction, Le Fanu's writing is showcased in this collection as an essential for enthusiasts of the genre. His stories not only chill the spine but also provoke deep reflection on the nature of fear and the unknown.

Delve into the mystic and eerie landscapes of nineteenth-century Dublin and beyond, exploring themes of occultism and myth. 'In a Glass Darkly' offers a gateway to the unsettling and the extraordinary, making it a must-read for those who crave stories that linger long after the final page is turned.

  • GREEN TEA.
    • PROLOGUE.
      • MARTIN HESSELIUS, THE GERMAN PHYSICIAN.
    • CHAPTER I. DR. HESSELIUS RELATES HOW HE MET THE REV. MR. JENNINGS.
    • CHAPTER II. THE DOCTOR QUESTIONS LADY MARY, AND SHE ANSWERS.
    • CHAPTER III. DR. HESSELIUS PICKS UP SOMETHING IN LATIN BOOKS.
    • CHAPTER IV. FOUR EYES WERE READING THE PASSAGE.
    • CHAPTER V. DOCTOR HESSELIUS IS SUMMONED TO RICHMOND.
    • CHAPTER VI. HOW MR. JENNINGS MET HIS COMPANION.
    • CHAPTER VII. THE JOURNEY: FIRST STAGE.
    • CHAPTER VIII. THE SECOND STAGE.
    • CHAPTER IX. THE THIRD STAGE.
    • CHAPTER X. HOME.
    • CONCLUSION. A WORD FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER.
  • THE FAMILIAR.
    • PROLOGUE.
    • CHAPTER I. FOOT-STEPS.
    • CHAPTER II. THE WATCHER.
    • CHAPTER III. AN ADVERTISEMENT.
    • CHAPTER IV. HE TALKS WITH A CLERGYMAN.
    • CHAPTER V. MR. BARTON STATES HIS CASE.
    • CHAPTER VI. SEEN AGAIN.
    • CHAPTER VII. FLIGHT.
    • CHAPTER VIII. SOFTENED.
    • CHAPTER IX. REQUIESCAT.
  • MR. JUSTICE HARBOTTLE.
    • PROLOGUE.
    • CHAPTER I. THE JUDGES HOUSE.
    • CHAPTER II. MR. PETERS.
    • CHAPTER III. LEWIS PYNEWECK.
    • CHAPTER IV. INTERRUPTION IN COURT.
    • CHAPTER V. CALEB SEARCHER.
    • CHAPTER VI. ARRESTED.
    • CHAPTER VII. CHIEF JUSTICE TWOFOLD.
    • CHAPTER VIII. SOMEBODY HAS GOT INTO THE HOUSE.
    • CHAPTER IX. THE JUDGE LEAVES HIS HOUSE.
    • THE ROOM IN THE DRAGON VOLANT.
    • VOL. II.
    • PROLOGUE.
    • CHAPTER I. ON THE ROAD.
    • CHAPTER II. THE INN-YARD OF THE BELLE ETOILE.
    • CHAPTER III. DEATH AND LOVE TOGETHER MATED.
    • CHAPTER IV. MONSIEUR DROQVILLE.
    • CHAPTER V. SUPPER AT THE BELLE ETOILE.
    • CHAPTER VI. THE NAKED SWORD.
    • CHAPTER VII. THE WHITE ROSE.
    • CHAPTER VIII. A THREE MINUTES VISIT.
    • CHAPTER IX. GOSSIP AND COUNSEL.
    • CHAPTER X. THE BLACK VEIL.
    • CHAPTER XI. THE DRAGON VOLANT.
    • CHAPTER XII. THE MAGICIAN.
    • CHAPTER XIII. THE ORACLE TELLS ME WONDERS.
    • CHAPTER XIV. MADEMOISELLE DE LA VALLIRE.
    • CHAPTER XV. STRANGE STORY OF THE DRAGON VOLANT.
    • CHAPTER XVI. THE PARC OF THE CHATEAU DE LA CARQUE.
    • CHAPTER XVII. THE TENANT OF THE PALANQUIN.
    • CHAPTER XVIII. THE CHURCH-YARD.
    • CHAPTER XIX. THE KEY.
    • CHAPTER XX. A HIGH-CAULD CAP.
    • CHAPTER XXI. I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR.
    • CHAPTER XXII. RAPTURE.
    • CHAPTER XXIII. A CUP OF COFFEE.
    • THE ROOM IN THE DRAGON VOLANT.
    • VOL. III.
    • CHAPTER XXIV. HOPE.
    • CHAPTER XXV. DESPAIR.
    • CHAPTER XXVI. CATASTROPHE.
  • CARMILLA.
    • PROLOGUE.
    • CHAPTER I. AN EARLY FRIGHT.
    • CHAPTER II. A GUEST.
    • CHAPTER III. WE COMPARE NOTES.
    • CHAPTER IV. HER HABITSA SAUNTER.
    • CHAPTER V. A WONDERFUL LIKENESS.
    • CHAPTER VI. A VERY STRANGE AGONY.
    • CHAPTER VII. DESCENDING.
    • CHAPTER VIII. SEARCH.
    • CHAPTER IX. THE DOCTOR.
    • CHAPTER X. BEREAVED.
    • CHAPTER XI. THE STORY.
    • CHAPTER XII. A PETITION.
    • CHAPTER XIII. THE WOOD-MAN.
    • CHAPTER XIV. THE MEETING.
    • CHAPTER XV. ORDEAL AND EXECUTION.
    • CHAPTER XVI. CONCLUSION.
  • Titel: In a Glass Darkly. Volume 1-3
  • Autor: J. Sheridan Le Fanu
  • ISBN: 978-83-7639-642-2, 9788376396422
  • Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2024-08-19
  • Format: E-book
  • Artikelkennung: e_40wr
  • Verleger: Armoryka