Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories (eBook)

Ralph Adams Cram (Autor)

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2022
74 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654701451-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories," Ralph Adams Cram crafts a mesmerizing tapestry of the supernatural, intertwining Gothic elements with his distinct literary flair. The collection presents a series of chilling tales that explore the complex interplay between good and evil, often influenced by Cram's own philosophical musings on life beyond death. Cram's rich, evocative prose invites readers into atmospheric settings, where the ethereal and corporeal realms converge, and the boundaries of reality are artfully blurred. Each story resonates with psychological depth, reflecting early 20th-century anxieties about modernity, spirituality, and the unknown. Ralph Adams Cram, a prominent architect and literary figure, found inspiration in the architectural beauty of antiquity and its interwoven narratives with folklore and myth. His experiences and interests led him to delve into topics such as spiritualism, the occult, and the supernatural, thereby enriching his ghostly narratives with authentic authority. With his architectural background, Cram's ability to create haunting spaces and resonant atmospheres within the text is particularly notable, offering readers a visceral experience akin to wandering through a haunted edifice. I highly recommend "Black Spirits and White" to enthusiasts of ghost stories and those intrigued by the blending of literary and architectural art. Cram's explorations of the spectral yield profound insights into the human psyche, making this collection an essential read for anyone eager to confront the mysteries that lie beyond the veil.

Autor

Ralph Adams Cram (1863-1942) was not only an influential American architect, but also a writer who delved into the realms of the supernatural and the esoteric. Cram's architectural contributions were substantial, but his literary output, though less extensive, was nonetheless profound, with 'Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories' (1895) standing as a testament to his narrative skill and fascination with the gothic. In this collection, Cram distilled his aesthetic sensibilities and architectural expertise into literary form, conjuring an atmosphere of eerie elegance reminiscent of the High Gothic style he championed in his buildings. His ghost stories are characterized by a blend of medievalism and modernity, much like his architectural works which merged traditional Gothic principles with contemporary sensibilities (Cram 1895). The book is a pivotal point showcasing his imaginative vision and his ability to invoke the spectral and spiritual in both stone and story. Cram's influence extended beyond the architectural to the literary, where his contribution to the ghost story genre maintains a reserved yet distinguished place. His works continue to be a subject of scholarly interest, revealing the multifaceted nature of an individual who straddled the line between palpable and ethereal creations.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th Century France • 19th century ghost tales • 19th century spirituality • American author • American Literature • architectural horror settings • Catholicism influence • Classic • darkly imaginative storytelling • Edgar Allan Poe influence • Ghost Stories • Gothic Ghost Stories • Gothic Horror • Gothic literature • haunted houses • haunted tales • haunting atmospheric narratives • horror classics • Macabre atmosphere • mysterious settings • occult themed literature • Paranormal Fiction • psychological horror • Psychological terror fiction • Ralph Adams Cram • Religious symbolism • short ghost stories • spirits and apparitions • Supernatural Fiction • supernatural horror tales • supernatural tales • victorian ghost stories