Butcher, D.
Evil Roots: Killer Tales of the Botanical Gothic (British Library Tales of the Weird)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712352291
- author:
- Butcher, D.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- British Library Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 13 centimetres (0.26 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
A collection of tales featuring plants with a deadly edge, from the 19th and early 20th centuries. These stories explore the idea of plants as a threat, inspired by new discoveries in botany and the natural world. The result is a unique and unsettling genre of Gothic fiction. Within these pages, you'll find stories about plants that can be both beautiful and terrifying, such as the giant wistaria and the hungry orchid. The book also features illustrations by Lauren Forrester, adding to the eerie atmosphere. This collection brings together a range of tales that showcase the darker side of nature. Featuring a mix of strange and fascinating stories, Evil Roots is a unique addition to the world of Gothic fiction.
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