The protagonist of Daisy's Aunt, by E.F. Benson, is a young woman named Daisy who becomes embroiled in a series of strange and unsettling events after her aunt passes away. The novel explores themes of isolation, paranoia, and the blurring of reality and fantasy, as Daisy finds herself increasingly disconnected from the world around her. Throughout the book, Benson employs a distinctive and unsettling tone, using vivid imagery and psychological insight to create a sense of unease and tension. The novel is considered a classic of the horror genre and continues to be widely read and studied today.
By E.F. Benson · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Comedy, Novel of manners · 27 chapters