The Haunted House (eBook)

Walter Hubbell (Autor)

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2022
45 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736249-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Haunted House," Walter Hubbell immerses readers in a chilling narrative that explores the intersection of the supernatural and the everyday. With its richly descriptive prose and a keen eye for atmospheric detail, the book unveils the mysterious occurrences within a seemingly ordinary home, inviting readers to contemplate the thin veil between the known and the uncanny. Hubbell deftly weaves a tapestry of suspense and emotional depth, influenced by the Gothic literary tradition and early 20th-century American horror, creating an eerie ambiance that lingers long after the final page is turned. Walter Hubbell, an author and spiritualist, was deeply fascinated by the metaphysical inquiries and the paranormal phenomena prevalent in his time. His experiences and interests in the supernatural undoubtedly shape the narrative in "The Haunted House," leading him to explore themes of fear, belief, and the unknown. This background provides a profound lens through which he examines both the psychological and spectral, culminating in a work that resonates with readers seeking both thrills and thought-provoking reflections. This book is highly recommended for fans of Gothic and supernatural literature, as well as those intrigued by the history of paranormal thought. Hubbell's masterful storytelling and atmospheric tension will captivate readers, making "The Haunted House" an essential addition to any literature collection focused on the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of human experiences.

Autor

Walter Hubbell, a 19th-century Canadian author, is best recognized for his work 'The Haunted House: A True Ghost Story,' which recounts the alarming experiences of the Teed family in their purportedly haunted Nova Scotia home. Hubbell's narrative, although not widely known in the annals of literary history, taps into the enduring fascination with the supernatural and the attempt to reconcile the ostensibly unexplainable within the context of rational inquiry. His writing style, part investigative journalism, and part sensationalism, reflects the popular tastes of his time—where readers sought thrill in the macabre and the mysterious. Few official biographical details of Hubbell exist, as his standing in the literary world rests predominantly upon this singular work which has garnered attention not just for its content, but also for its contribution to the genre of ghost literature in the late 1800s. 'The Haunted House' serves as a historical artifact, examining the cultural tendencies of a society intrigued by the phantom and the spectral. Hubbell's work, whether considered factual account or clever fiction, remains a topic of discussion for those interested in paranormal narratives and the shaping of ghost stories in North American literature. Not much else is known about Walter Hubbell's life, works, or his literary trajectory following the publication of his memorable tome on the supernatural.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 1860-1912 • 19th century horror literature • 19th century mystery • Amherst • antiquarian ghost tales • classic ghost stories • classic ghost story • dramatic tension • eerie descriptions • Esther • Ghosts • Gothic fiction • Gothic horror tale • Gothic tradition • haunted house fiction • haunting atmosphere • Haunting Narrative • Human belief in unseen forces • isolated mansion • Late 19th century • literary haunted suspense • macabre literature • Nova Scotia • paranormal literature • pre-20th century mystery • psychological dread • psychological suspense • Psychology • spiritualist movement • Supernatural fiction classics • supernatural horror • Supernatural Suspense • Theatrical storytelling • victorian ghost stories • Victorian ghost story • Walter Hubbell novels