The Hairy Ones Shall Dance
In this collection of folk horror stories, a group of Appalachian mountain men are stalked by supernatural forces that threaten to destroy their way of life. The tales explore the darker side of human nature and the power of ancient traditions in a modern world.
By Manly Wade Wellman · First published 1942 · Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Folklore · 2 chapters · 31,995 words
First lines
To Whom It May Concern:
Few words are best, as Sir Philip Sidney once wrote in challenging an enemy. The present account will be accepted as a challenge by the vast army of skeptics of which I once made one. Therefore I write it brief and bald. If my story seems unsteady in spots, that is because the hand that writes it still quivers from my recent ordeal.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Manly Wade Wellman
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Folklore, Adventure, Literary Fiction
- Length: 31,995 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 749 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative incorporates magical elements and supernatural beings, central to the plot.
- Horror — Themes of fear and the macabre are prevalent, creating a sense of dread.
- Folklore — The story draws on traditional myths and legends, reflecting cultural narratives.
- Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with challenges and exploration.
Tags
Fantasy · Horror · Short Stories · Supernatural Fiction · Dark Fantasy · Weird Fiction · Southern Gothic · American Literature · Magical Realism · Folklore · Mythology · Cultural Heritage
Contents
- Foreword
- The Hairy Ones Shall Dance