Publisher's Synopsis
The Supernatural In Modern English Fiction is a book written by Dorothy Scarborough that explores the role of supernatural elements in modern English literature. The book examines various works of fiction, including novels, short stories, and plays, and analyzes how authors use supernatural elements to create suspense, mystery, and other effects.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the supernatural in modern English fiction. Some of the topics covered in the book include ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures, as well as the use of supernatural events and phenomena such as telekinesis, clairvoyance, and time travel.Scarborough also discusses the historical and cultural context in which these works of fiction were written, and how they reflect the attitudes and beliefs of their time. She examines how the supernatural has been used to explore themes such as morality, identity, and the nature of reality.Overall, The Supernatural In Modern English Fiction is a comprehensive and insightful study of the role of the supernatural in modern literature, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
