William Wymark Jacobs Bücher

Drei Gruselgeschichten - fürchterlich, schaurig, komisch. Erschienen in England und den USA in den Jahren 1902, 1905 und 1911: W.W. Jacobs: Die Affenpfote - der pure Horror. F.G. Burgess: Der Geisterlöscher - Geisterbeseitigung der besonderen Art. E.P. Butler: Es gibt keine Geister - oder doch?

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als Odd Man Out Sailor's Knots, Part 6. . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.

Set in the early 20th century, this novel showcases William Wymark Jacobs' transition from a civil service clerk to a novelist. Known for his humor, Jacobs also delves into macabre themes, evident in his notable stories like "The Monkey's Paw." "Dialstone Lane" is among his rare full-length works, reflecting his storytelling prowess before World War I. The book is republished with a new introductory biography, providing insight into Jacobs' literary journey and the context of his writing.

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W.W. Jacobs, an English author known for his humorous and nautical tales, gained lasting fame for his chilling horror stories. His notable works, such as "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Toll House," showcase his ability to blend humor with elements of the macabre, leaving a significant mark on the genre.

This volume contains a careful selection of the very best stories from Jacobs's 150-strong repertory, and includes well-known standalone pieces such as `The Monkey's Paw', as well as accounts of raucous dockside dalliances and tightly woven tales of poacher Bob Petty's crimes against the unlikely cast of an Essex village.

Features Gothic narratives, stories of the macabre and supernatural tales which demonstrate the author's instinct for weaving terror and suspense into scenes of ordinary everyday life.