Curious, If True
Title | Curious, If True PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell |
Publisher | Graphic Arts Books |
Pages | 187 |
Release | 2021-02-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1513276395 |
Featuring five works of short gothic fiction, Curious, If True delivers peculiar stories that incite spine-chilling reactions. Depicting a classic ghost tale, The Old Nurse’s Story follows a nurse named Hester as she tells a group of children about her ancestry. The Poor Clare, depicts an intriguing narrative as a pragmatic lawyer uses his position to investigate the records and history of strange women said to have supernatural abilities. . Primarily told through a letter, The Grey Woman follows a young woman named Anna who was rushed into a terrible marriage. Soon Anna discovers how horrible her husband is proving the doubts she had before the she was pressured into the union. When his murderous rage makes Anna a target, her handmaid, Amante rushes to her safety. On the run and in disguise, Anna and Amante work together to outsmart and overcome Anna’s abusive and violent husband. Depicting a change of scene, Lois the Witch features a compelling and unexpected narrative set during the Salem Witch Trials. Following a woman accused of witchcraft, Lois the Witch tells a dark tale that leaves readers on the edge of their seats. Finally, the title piece, Curious, If True reexamines fairy tales and folk lore with a mysterious and dark lens, answering the question—what happens after “happily ever after”? First each published separately between the years of 1852-1861, the short works of fiction within Curious, If True can be read as stand-alone pieces while still working together to create a chilling tone and mood. Typically known for her biographies and Victorian fiction depicting homelife, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell breaks from her mold to deliver these delightfully spooky stories. With intricate prose, strong characterization, and compelling plots, Gaskell proves that her merit extends across many genres, and that her work remains to be applicable even to modern audiences. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and featuring a stunning new cover design, this edition of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell’s Curious, If True, is catered to modern readers, updating the classic to be accessible and conformed to contemporary standards while preserving the original genius of the work.
Curious, If True: Strange Tales
Title | Curious, If True: Strange Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell |
Publisher | Phoemixx Classics Ebooks |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2021-10-13 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 3986477896 |
Curious, If True: Strange Tales Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - In these short stories, never previously published together, Mrs Gaskell (1810-1865) unleashes her fascination with the macabre and uncanny. These short fictions provide outlets for a strange and powerful imagination.Strange Tales is a Marvel Comics anthology series. The title was revived in different forms on multiple occasions. Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. made their debuts in Strange Tales. It was a showcase for the science fiction/suspense stories of artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and for the groundbreaking work of writer-artist Jim Steranko. Two previous, unrelated magazines also bore that title.
Curious, If True
Title | Curious, If True PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2020-10-28 |
Genre | |
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CURIOUS, IF TRUE: Strange Tales is a collection of five dark Victorian tales of suspense, horror, mood and mystery by Elizabeth Gaskell, published variously between 1852 and 1861. Includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois The Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, If True."
Curious, If True. Strange Tales
Title | Curious, If True. Strange Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
Publisher | Good Press |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2021-08-31 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
"Curious, if True: Strange Tales" is a collection of stories written by Mrs. Gaskell. It includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois the Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, if True." Each story offers a unique and mysterious narrative, exploring themes of supernatural occurrences, historical settings, and intriguing characters.
Curious, If True: Strange Tales Illustrated
Title | Curious, If True: Strange Tales Illustrated PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Gaskell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2020-06-28 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
CURIOUS, IF TRUE: Strange Tales is a collection of five dark Victorian tales of suspense, horror, mood and mystery by Elizabeth Gaskell, published variously between 1852 and 1861. Includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois The Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, If True."
Curious
Title | Curious PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 664 |
Release | 2020-02-21 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
CURIOUS, IF TRUE: Strange Tales is a collection of five dark Victorian tales of suspense, horror, mood and mystery by Elizabeth Gaskell, published variously between 1852 and 1861. Includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois The Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, If True.
Curious, If True
Title | Curious, If True PDF eBook |
Author | Gaskell Elizabeth Cleghorn |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2017-07-23 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781973854579 |
CURIOUS, IF TRUE: Strange Tales is a collection of five dark Victorian tales of suspense, horror, mood and mystery by Elizabeth Gaskell, published variously between 1852 and 1861. Includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois The Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, If True."