And the Dead Spake by E.F. Benson
The Dead Spake by E.F. Benson is a collection of short stories that explore the supernatural and paranormal. The book was published in 1932 and has been widely praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling tales.
By E.F. Benson · Genre: Horror, Short Stories, Gothic Fiction · 8,915 words
First lines
There is not in all London a quieter spot, or one, apparently, more withdrawn from the heat and bustle of life than Newsome Terrace. It is a cul-de-sac, for at the upper end the roadway between its two lines of square, compact little residences is brought to an end by a high brick wall, while at the lower end, the only access to it is through Newsome Square, that small discreet oblong of Georgian houses, a relic of the time when Kensington was a suburban village sundered from the metropolis by a stretch of pastures stretching to the river. Both square and terrace are most inconveniently situated for those whose ideal environment includes a rank of taxicabs immediately opposite their door, a spate of 'buses roaring down the street, and a procession of underground trains, accessible by a station a few yards away, shaking and rattling the cutlery and silver on their dining tables.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.F. Benson
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Gothic Fiction, Supernatural
- Length: 8,915 words
- Structure: 1 section, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Horror — The book is centered around supernatural elements and is designed to scare or startle readers, in line with the characteristics of the horror genre.
- Short Stories — The book is a collection of independent yet interconnected tales.
- Gothic Fiction — The narrative often creates an atmosphere of mystery and dread, conforming to traits associated with the gothic fiction genre.
- Supernatural — The book involves otherworldly elements and beings, making it part of the supernatural genre.
Tags
supernatural · ghosts · mystery · paranormal · occult · suspense · thriller · haunting · afterlife · spiritualism · investigation · psychological