J Sheridan Le Fanu
Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer who wrote prolifically in many different genres, though is most famous for his gothic and mystery tales. His two best-known works are Uncle Silas and In a Glass Darkly . The latter has been reissued in Faber Finds in the edition illustrated by Edward Ardizzone.
Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer who wrote prolifically in many different genres, though is most famous for his gothic and mystery tales. His two best-known works are Uncle Silas and In a Glass Darkly . The latter has been reissued in Faber Finds in the edition illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. See less
J Sheridan Le Fanu's Featured Books
J Sheridan Le Fanu book reviews
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Uncle Silas
Great early Gothic!
One of the first gothic romances and very well written. Read More
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Carmilla
by Selina, Sep 18, 2007
This is one of the first vampire stories. Its told in first person and the lead is whiney. Also forget what you migth have heard. This tale isn't dirty. Yes, the women kiss each other, but it comes ... Read More
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Uncle Silas
Victorian thriller entertains, informs
"Uncle Silas" was recommended in an airline magazine article by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Dirda as a "dark masterpiece of Victorian sensation fiction." The plot may be melodramatic compared to ... Read More
