The Wraith of Barnjum
The story revolves around a mysterious and malevolent entity that haunts the Barnjum family, causing them immense suffering and terror. The narrative explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the darker aspects of human nature.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1899 · Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Satire · 5,961 words
First lines
I frankly admit, whatever may be the consequences of doing so, that I was not fond of Barnjum; in fact, I detested him. Everything that fellow said and did jarred upon me to an absolutely indescribable extent, although I did not discover for some time that he regarded me with a strange and unreasonable aversion.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Satire, Adventure, Gothic
- Length: 5,961 words
- Structure: 1 section, 100 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book employs humor through the absurdity of the protagonist's situation and the interactions with Barnjum's ghost.
- Fantasy — The presence of a ghost and supernatural elements categorizes the work within the fantasy genre.
- Satire — The narrative critiques social norms and class distinctions, particularly through the protagonist's disdain for Barnjum.
- Adventure — The story involves a journey and the protagonist's experiences during a walking tour, which adds an element of adventure.
Tags
Gothic fiction · Mystery · Supernatural · Horror · Suspense · Thriller · Victorian era · Haunted house · Ghost story · Paranormal · Occult · Dark fantasy