The Weird Tale (Paperback)


The leading critic of supernatural literature here examines the roots of the "weird tale" (as Lovecraft called it) through detailed examinations of five "founding fathers" of the genre: Arthur Machen, Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and H.P. Lovecraft. The result is a thorough study of the art, craft, philosophy, and aesthetics of an enduring genre of fantastic literature.

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The leading critic of supernatural literature here examines the roots of the "weird tale" (as Lovecraft called it) through detailed examinations of five "founding fathers" of the genre: Arthur Machen, Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and H.P. Lovecraft. The result is a thorough study of the art, craft, philosophy, and aesthetics of an enduring genre of fantastic literature.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Wildside Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

September 2003

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

First published

September 2003

Authors

Dimensions

227 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

308

ISBN-13

978-0-8095-3122-6

Barcode

9780809531226

Categories

LSN

0-8095-3122-4



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