Johnson, Stephen

The Wrong Turning: Encounters with Ghosts

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ISBN 13:: 9781912559305
author:: Johnson, Stephen
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Notting Hill Editions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 184
Dimensions:: 18.8 x 11.4 x 2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Anthologies, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Chilling ghost stories from world literature are brought together in this curated selection. Stephen Johnson, an expert guide, has introduced and edited a range of spine-tingling tales that explore our deepest fears and the human psyche. These encounters with ghosts offer more than just a thrill - they also yield deeper meanings, revealing aspects of ourselves we may not be aware of. Johnson notes recurring themes and imagery across these stories, inviting readers to consider their own inner shadows. The best ghost stories often rely on ambiguity and resistance to rational interpretation, leaving us with more questions than answers. From stories by authors such as M.R. James and Emily Brontë, to lesser-known apparitions from Tove Jansson and Flann O'Brien, this collection is a fascinating exploration of the haunted chambers of our minds.

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