One of English literature's most original talents, Irish writer Edward J. M. D. Plunkett, the 18th Baron of Dunsany, created many of the best fantastic tales in the language. This collection of 33 stories includes all of the tales from two of his finest collections, including "The Three Sailors' Gambit," and "The House of the Sphinx." Unabridged republication of the complete contents of The Book of Wonder (originally published in 1912) and Tales of Wonder (originally published in 1920).
Supernatural Horror in Literature by H. P. Lovecraft Great modern American supernaturalist brilliantly surveys history of genre to 1930s, summarizing, evaluating scores of books, including works by Poe, Bierce, M.R. James, "Monk" Lewis, many others.
Ghosts in Irish Houses: A Collection of Ghostly Folk Tales by James Reynolds Ranging from the 10th to the 20th centuries, these ghostly tales mix the eerie, the terrifying, and the madly comic. Features 22 short stories enhanced by the author's 30 illustrations.
Kai Lung's Golden Hours by Ernest Bramah Like Scheherazade, Kai Lung relies upon his prowess as a storyteller to save his neck. These 12 traditional tales from a mandarin's court in ancient China abound in ageless wisdom.
The Three Impostors by Arthur Machen A bustling suburb appears normal and cheerful, but nothing is really as it seems. For in this world of impostors, conspiracies combine with dark forces to veil a once-ordinary community in a cloud of mystery.
The Worm Ouroboros by E. R. Eddison, Keith Henderson "The greatest and most convincing writer of 'invented worlds' that I have read." — J. R. R. Tolkien. Written in the best traditions of Homeric epics, Eddison's masterpiece recounts compelling tales of warriors and witches.
The Great God Pan and The Hill of Dreams by Arthur Machen The Great God Pan scandalized Victorian London with its suggestive visions of sexuality and paganism, while The Hill of Dreams is a semi-autobiographical work about Machen's battles with his inner demons.
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes Enchanting early masterpiece of fantasy fiction tells of a young man's journey to a fairy tale netherworld where he confronts a fairy queen and sinister figures that threaten his well-being. 14 black-and-white illustrations.
The Sword of Welleran and Other Stories by Lord Dunsany, S. H. Sime 12 tales by a master of the English language take readers on flights of fancy and make-believe. Includes such inventive tales as "The Highwayman," "In the Twilight," "The Ghosts," and "The Lord of Cities."
