By Water by Algernon Blackwood
BY WATER by Algernon Blackwood is a novella that tells the story of a man who inherits a mysterious estate from his recently deceased uncle. The protagonist, a writer, moves into the estate and begins to experience strange occurrences, including ghostly apparitions and unexplained noises. As he delves deeper into the history of the estate, he discovers a dark and sinister secret that threatens to consume him. The novella explores themes of isolation, madness, and the supernatural, and is known for its eerie and suspenseful atmosphere. Blackwood's writing style is descriptive and evocative, creating a sense of unease and tension throughout the story. Overall, BY WATER is a classic tale of horror and mystery that continues to captivate readers to this day.
By Algernon Blackwood · First published 1917 · Genre: Horror, Short Stories, Fantasy · 4,080 words
First lines
The night before young Larsen left to take up his new appointment in
Egypt he went to the clairvoyante. He neither believed nor disbelieved.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Algernon Blackwood
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Fantasy, Adventure, Psychological
- Length: 4,080 words
- Structure: 1 section, 35 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — Most of Algernon Blackwood's work, including 'By Water', falls squarely within the horror genre, delving into supernatural and eerie narratives.
- Short Stories — 'By Water' is a part of a collection of Blackwood's short stories, each of which can stand alone as a singular tale, thus placing it in the Short Stories genre.
- Fantasy — Blackwood is renowned for his incorporation of supernatural elements and 'otherworldly' themes into his narratives, hence 'By Water' can be categorized under the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — Characters in 'By Water' are often on some journey or quest, with various scenes of natural exploration, qualifying it for the Adventure genre.
Tags
ghost story · supernatural · horror · maritime · mystery · thriller · psychological · suspense · literary fiction · classic · vintage · British literature