Ghost stories content smee the judges house the stranger in the mist the confession of charles linkworth the ghost coach fullcircle smee by a. Complete ghost stories macmillan collectors library book 97 english edition. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. What is the fascination we feel for the mystery of the ghost story. The oxford book of english short stories oxford books of. Cosmopolitan a wonderful crosssection of the familiar and less wellknown. Dec 15, 2008 the oxford book of english ghost stories contains a collection of 42 short ghost stories, written between the years 1829 to 1981, and arranged in chronological order.
The oxford book of english ghost stories blogging for a. New contemporary look for a bestselling collection of ghost stories. Stories the oxford book of victorian ghost stories ghost stories of an antiquary ghost stories of st. Also, the paperback cover is not the sturdiest, but light enough to carry and, ill. From charles dickens and elizabeth gaskell, to sir arthur conan doyle and henry james, this book brings together the best of victorian ghost stories. There are stories by wellknown authors such as charles dickens, sir arthur conan doyle, r. A ghost story may be any piece of fiction, or drama, that includes a ghost, or simply takes as a. The tapestried chamber walter scott the phantom coach amelia b. Responding to peoples overwhelming attraction to anything frightening, this marvelous anthology of some of the very best english ghost stories combines a serious literary purpose with the simple intention of arousing a pleasurable fear of the doings of the dead.
The oxford book of english ghost stories bookogs database. The book is seen as the first introduction of japanese superstition to. Byatt, herself the author of several collections of short stories, is the first anthology to specifically take the english short story as its theme. The 37 short stories featured range from dickens, trollope, and hardy to j. Also, the paperback cover is not the sturdiest, but light enough to carry and, ill admit. In the same village, in an old cottage, there is a ghost known as the spinette player. Collected ghost stories oxford worlds classics james, m. For this anthology i have tried to range over the whole field of english verse. Having owned this book for many years, it is a treasured part of my library, and is worth at least one rereading a year.
Drelincourts book of death is, since this happened, bought up strangely. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. I put down the letters, and began to muse over their contents. Bill spectre, standing tall on a stool in the middle of oxford, illuminates the subject nicely for a crowd of enraptured tourists. The oxford book of english detective stories by patricia.
Some of the older stories might be a challenge, but since many are available to read for free, you can at least give them a try. Some of the best ghost stories are classics, and many are old. Sometimes at night, people hear the sound of someone playing this old musical instrument. Click to read more about the oxford book of english short stories by a. The perfect book for long winter evenings of drawn curtains and flickering firelight. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox, 9780192826664. My opinion of this book is not good but not bad in this book, for me, the intrigue is not bright enough and its not expressive enough.
Bundle this book with four ghost stories at no additional charge. The english really do excel at writing ghost stories. The oxford book of english ghost stories contains a collection of 42 short ghost stories, written between the years 1829 to 1981, and arranged in chronological order. It is situated on the north side of oxford street in a dull but respectable. Only the bravest will read the oxford book of ghost stories after dark. King henry ii was deeply in love with the nun who lived in godstow nunnery. Below is a list of some of our favorite spooky stories in the english language. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes. The oxford book of english short stories, edited by a. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox and r a gilbert book cover, description, publication history. The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford books of prose. Learn more about the oxford book of english ghost stories. To watch the telegraphs latest video content please visit telegraph.
Feb 18, 2003 the oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. Studies in short fiction an excellent selection, with an excellent bibliography included. This years best ghost and horror stories to read on halloween. The oxford book of english verse, 12501900 is an anthology of english poetry, edited by arthur quillercouch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry for at least a generation. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox goodreads. The project gutenberg ebook of the best ghost stories, by various. Your first opportunity to play mortals as characters with the storytelling system the mystery of the world of darkness grows with five ghost stories to play around your gaming table a great prequel to vampire, werewolf and mage chronicles for use with the world of darkness rulebook game studio ghost stories.
Convinced theyd caught a ghost on camera, the two sent the picture off to a london ghost club, who decided the only way to verify the encounter would be to hold a seance on the staircase. Books and bookmen an excellent crosssection of familiar and unfamiliar stories. Please distinguish between the oxford book of english detective stories this work. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories selected and introduced by michael cox and r. The bishop of hell, and other stories 1949 compilation, by marjorie bowen text in australia.
The thrill and chill of the ghost story is displayed in all its variety and vitality through this. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on the oxford book of ghost stories. The english heritage book of new ghost stories is published. All the latest breaking news on the oxford book of ghost stories. One of the oldest documented ghost stories was found on pieces of broken pottery, dating back over 12,000b. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox. A fantastic collection of english prose, with the emphasis of stories in the 1880s, which marked the highlight of ghostly literature, in my opinion. Book of victorian ghost stories the oxford book of english ghost stories facebook. Le fanu, and stories by authors whom i was unfamiliar with. Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. Written for secondary and adult students the oxford bookworms library. English stories online, listen and read stories for halloween, cornish ghost stories.
The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford books of. I actually read it in a very short amount of time, which is impressive for an anthology that is sizable. The implicit consensus amongst ghost story writers, with which most of their. It was christmas eve, and there were fourteen of us in the house. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories michael cox. Please use this display as a guideline and modify as needed. Cover image for medieval studies and the ghost stories of m.
Title ghost stories retold by rosemary border author. On june 19, 1966, a canadian couple photographed the staircase and managed to snap an image of a faint figure leaning on the rail. Cover for the oxford book of victorian ghost stories. New stateman some of the best and scariest ghost stories ever written. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox and r a. Add to your book collection on bookogs or save for later.
The oxford book of english verse 12501900 chosen and edited by a. Gilbert, is a fantastic collection of mostly 19th century ghost stories. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox and r. Weve actually been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. An enjoyable and wideranging anthology including some of the most frightening ghost stories ever written. Probably the most tragic tale of an oxford ghost is that of rosamund the fair. I can honestly say that i didnt regret reading one of these stories in this book. Le fanu, an account of some strange disturbances in aungier street dublin university magazine, december 1853. Quillercouch from arthur quillercouchs 1919 introduction to this extensive collection. They didnt have britains got talent in those days he quips, referring to the public hangings that used to take place in oxford and the subsequent ghost stories which grew up around the site. I know nothing about the history of this genre, and i bought the book simply seeking to read a good yarn. Ghost stories oxford bookworms by border, rosemary and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The site includes ghost stories from two particularly haunted areas, whitby on englands north sea coast and the teeming metropolis of london.
Oxford american english dictionaries for learners of english. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories by michael cox. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox, r. Englands spookiest sites inspire new ghost stories from top writers. The english heritage book of new ghost stories is published by september.
Patricia craig edited both, but they are clearly separate works having different contents. Bruces collection opens with western cultures oldest ghost story, the. Proceeds from the book will go towards the conservation of english heritage sites across the. In 1929, five key features of the english ghost story were identified in some. What is compelling about these sorts of stories is that, as the introduction to the collection notes, they are just, just out of the true. People say that he was a soldier who fought in the english civil war, in the 17th century. Burrage retold by rosemary border 1 no, said jackson with a shy little smile. Oct 19, 2009 a collection of ghost stories is an excellent place to begin, and the oxford book of english ghost stories collects tales of the eerie from some of the masters of the genre. The stories are very short so we havent time to imagine them as we should. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In particular, pubs and inns are a rich source of ghost stories and oxford has its fair share of hostelries at one time there were well over 400 in the city and perhaps the most famous of these still stands today in the form of the eagle and child.