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A Phantom Lover

and Other Dark Tales by Vernon Lee
By Vernon Lee
Series: British Library Tales of the Weird
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In A Phantom Lover by Vernon Lee, the story intertwines art, romance, and the supernatural. It follows an artist who becomes fascinated by an ethereal presence in a portrait he is commissioned to restore. As he delves deeper, the boundaries between reality and the spectral world blur, leading to unsettling revelations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by ghostly tales filled with mysterious atmosphere and psychological intrigue. It weaves a haunting narrative that blends supernatural elements with complex character exploration, perfect for those who appreciate the uncanny and ambiguous experiences that leave a lingering chill.

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This collection of Vernon Lee's uniquely weird short stories and dark fantasies proves why she was once considered among the best of the genre, and why she deserves to return to those ranks today.

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During her lifetime, Violet Paget, who wrote as Vernon Lee, was referred to as 'the greatest of modern exponents of the supernatural in fiction'. Yet today, she remains on the periphery of the genre. This collection of her uniquely weird short stories and dark fantasies proves why she was once considered among the best of the genre and why she deserves to return to those ranks today.

From modernised folk tales such as Marsyas in Flanders and The Legend of Madame Krasinska to ingenious psychological hauntings such as the titular A Phantom Lover and A Wicked Voice, Lee's own voice is just as distinctive and captivating—her weird imaginings just as freshly unsettling—as in her fin-de-siècle heyday.

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A Phantom Lover by Vernon Lee is praised for its intelligence and the uncanny atmosphere it creates, with notable admiration from Henry James. The author's skill is highlighted in crafting a mysterious and somewhat unsettling narrative that engages the reader deeply.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712353816

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Contributors:

  • Edited by Mike Ashley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Classic Fiction Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Series: British Library Tales of the Weird Vernon Lee

About the Author

Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of Violet Paget (1856-1935), a prolific and fiercely intelligent writer of essays on art, aesthetics, music and travel, and a significant pioneer of psychological supernatural fiction. Having grown up in Germany, France and Italy, she drew upon her fascination with the folk tales and cultural history of Europe to develop an intriguing and influential oeuvre.

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