Short Stories

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This collection includes eight of the best stories from Algernon Blackwood. The Wendigo, The Damned, The Man, Schooldays, Julius LeVallon, Edinburgh, The Châlet in the Jura Mountains, The Attempted Restitution. S. T. Joshi has stated that "his work is more consistently meritorious than any weird writer's except Dunsany's" and that his short story collection Incredible Adventures "may be the premier weird collection of this or any other century".

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Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English author renowned for his masterful ghost stories and supernatural fiction, which have left an indelible mark on the genre. Born in Shooter's Hill, London, Blackwood's early life was marked by a restless spirit and a thirst for adventure. He traveled extensively, working various jobs in Canada and the United States, including as a farmer, bartender, and journalist, before returning to England to pursue writing full-time.Blackwood's literary contributions are vast, with his most celebrated works including "The Willows" and "The Wendigo," both of which are considered classics of supernatural literature. His stories often explore the thin veil between reality and the otherworldly, drawing on his deep interest in mysticism, nature, and the occult. Blackwood was also a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a secret society devoted to the study of the paranormal and metaphysics, which significantly influenced his writing.Controversially, Blackwood's works often blur the lines between horror and spiritual enlightenment, challenging contemporary notions of the supernatural. His ability to evoke a profound sense of awe and terror has influenced numerous writers, including H.P. Lovecraft, who praised Blackwood's ability to create an atmosphere of cosmic horror.In addition to his writing, Blackwood was a successful broadcaster and narrator, bringing his eerie tales to life on radio and television. His innovative approach to storytelling and his exploration of the unknown continue to captivate modern readers, securing his legacy as a pioneer of supernatural fiction.

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