The Weird TaleThe leading critic of supernatural literature here examines the roots of the "weird tale" (as Lovecraft called it) through detailed examinations of five "founding fathers" of the genre: Arthur Machen, Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and H.P. Lovecraft. The result is a thorough study of the art, craft, philosophy, and aesthetics of an enduring genre of fantastic literature. |
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The Weird Tale: Arthur Machen, Lord Dunsany, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James ... S. T. Joshi No preview available - 1990 |
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