Dorothy Scarborough

Obligée de quitter sa Virginie natale au milieu des années 1920, une jeune orpheline se retrouve dans un Texas hostile traversé par des tempêtes obligeant les hommes et les bêtes à se terrer des jours entiers dans des trous faisant office de maisons... Lire la suite

"The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction" by Dorothy Scarborough is a scholarly work that examines the use of supernatural themes and elements in English literature from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Scarborough explores how modern... Lire la suite

Everyone loves a good ghost story! In this excellent collection there are ten stories from different authors, each with their own style. This classic collection is sure to have something to delight everyone's tastes, and has been specially formatted... Lire la suite

In "The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction," Dorothy Scarborough offers a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between supernatural elements and the narratives of modern English literature. Written in a detailed yet accessible style, the book... Lire la suite

The wind was the cause of it all. The sand, too, had a share in it, and human beings were involved, but the wind was the primal force, and but for it the whole series of events would not have happened. there was nothing to break the sweep of the... Lire la suite

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Ghosts are the true immortals, and the dead grow more alive all the time. Wraiths have a greater vitality to-day than ever before. They are far more numerous... Lire la suite

The humorous ghost is distinctly a modern character. In early literature wraiths took themselves very seriously, and insisted on a proper show of respectful fear on the part of those whom they honored by haunting. A mortal was expected to rise when... Lire la suite

The wind was the cause of it all. The sand, too, had a share in it, and human beings were involved, but the wind was the primal force, and but for it the whole series of events would not have happened. there was nothing to break the sweep of the... Lire la suite

Famous Modern Ghost Stories, a collection of ghost stories written by Dorothy Scarborough and published in 1920. 'Modern' is retained in the title of this book out of respect for Dorothy Scarborough's work in writing and editing, even though many of... Lire la suite

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. The humorous ghost is distinctly a modern character. In early literature wraiths took themselves very seriously, and insisted on a proper show of respectful... Lire la suite

The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction is a work by Dorothy Scarborough. It explore the roots and history of horror and fantasy literature, providing fans with knowledge of many important authors and books in the genre.

Publié aux Etats-Unis en 1925, ce roman suscita à l'époque de violentes controverses, sans doute parce que la vie des pionniers décrite par Scarborough n'a pas grand-chose à voir avec les westerns classiques ni avec les lieux-communs sur le rêve... Lire la suite

Ghosts are the true immortals, because they fulfill the dream of many people, immortality. But whether this dream is happy? The dead are becoming more and more alive, see Walking Dead or Zombiecide. Ghosts are more alive today than ever before, in... Lire la suite

How often have I overheard alluring snatches of song, only to be baffled by denial when I asked for more. Kindly black faces smile indulgently as at the vagaries of an imaginative child, when I persist in pleading for the rest. "Nawm, honey, I wa... Lire la suite

In 'Humorous Ghost Stories,' Dorothy Scarborough presents an inventive collection that intertwines elements of humor and the supernatural, showcasing a unique literary style that oscillates between lighthearted anecdotes and eerie tales. Set against... Lire la suite

Famous Modern Ghost Stories: Selected, with an Introduction, (Illustrated): Spectral Sagas: Haunting Tales for the Modern Imagination: Step into a world where the boundary between reality and the supernatural blurs, as Dorothy Scarborough, Ph.D.... Lire la suite

"Ghosts are the true immortals, and the dead grow more alive all the time. Wraiths have a greater vitality today than ever before. They are far more numerous than at any time in the past, and people are more interested in them. There are persons... Lire la suite

A collection of various lectures delivered and papers presented at a seminar on popular modern ghost stories by eminent scholars, writers and critics, 'Famous Modern Ghost Stories' was compiled by DOROTHY SCARBOROUGH. It was first published in the... Lire la suite

Humorous Ghost Stories by Dorothy Scarborough: Enter the world of ghostly laughter and humor with "Humorous Ghost Stories" by Dorothy Scarborough. This collection of short stories offers a playful and lighthearted take on the haunted house and ghost... Lire la suite

This is the story of Letty, a delicate girl who is forced to move from lush Virginia to desolate West Texas. The numbing blizzards, the howling sand storms, and the loneliness of the prairie all combine to undo her nerves. But it is the wind itself,... Lire la suite