In victorian ghost stories, the editors map out the development of the ghost story from 1850 to the early years of the twentieth century and demonstrate the importance of this form of short fiction in victorian popular culture. The oxford book of english ghost stories 1986 hcdj this book is in very good condition. Michael cox 0192142607 oxford university press, 1996 425 pp. Buy a cheap copy of the oxford book of twentieth century. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories by michael cox, 1996, oxford university press edition, in english.
Instead they took over the trappings, landscapes, and cultural assumptions of the twentieth century for their ancient purposes. The oxford book of twentieth century ghost stories and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The oxford book of twentieth century ghost stories you are not logged in. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. In 33 stories by such notable authors as edith wharton, m. In many ways it presents the classic ghost story as a periodspecific genre, i. Thus michael cox introduces the oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories, a unique collection of 33 of the best and most chilling ghost stories of our era. I know nothing about the history of this genre, and i bought the book simply seeking to read a good yarn. Dec 29, 2014 the stories ive managed to comb from my local library appeared in short story collections.
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And while for me there really is nothing better than the old, classic ghost stories, some of. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories 1996. They thrive in an atmosphere of candlelight and decay, in antique manors, graveyards and cloisters and yet, as this anthology triumphantly demonstrates, they are. O the oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories download. Feb 18, 2003 michael cox is senior commissioning editor, reference books, at oup and is currently compiling the oxford chronology of english literature on a freelance basis. Oxford book of twentieth century ghost stories cox, michael on. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories selected and introduced by michael cox and r. Le fanu, and stories by authors whom i was unfamiliar with, whose stories were just as good. Nesbit rooum l9il oliver onions the shadowy third 1916. Its an excellent collection of classic short ghost stories, mostly from the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
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There are stories by wellknown authors such as charles dickens, sir arthur conan doyle, r. In 1944 the critic edmund wilson expressed surprise that the ghost story was still alive and well in the age of the electric light. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories michael cox on amazon. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories by michael cox. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox. Between 1983 and 1997, he compiled and edited several anthologies of victorian short stories for oxford university press and the first two were coedited by r.
The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories, 1996. The first anthology to trace the evolution of the ghost story over the last 100 years, this book demonstrates the variety and versatility of the genre and the different ways in which stories of the supernatural have adapted to 20th century venues and concerns. Since there are thirtythree stories here, ill just give the barest of. What is the fascination we feel for the mystery of the ghost story. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox. Though they were as much a part of the cultural and literary fabric of the age as imperial confidence, the best of the stories still retain their original power to surprise and unsettle. The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford books of. The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford paperbacks.
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