The Ghost of Guir House

by Charles Willing Beale

Overview

A man answers a letter that is not actually addressed to him; he is to go to a certain Guir House in Virginia. He goes, and there are portents that all is not as it should be at Guir House. Gradually, the reader finds out just how different a house it is - and thereby hangs a memorable Victorian tale. (Goodreads)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958649682
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	10/24/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
File size:	342 KB

About the Author

Charles Willing Beale (1845-1932) was an American author whose life and work straddled the dynamic period of post-Civil War America and the dawn of the 20th century. Born into a prominent Philadelphia family, Beale's early life was marked by privilege and education, which afforded him a broad perspective on the rapidly changing world around him. Beale's literary contributions are often noted for their exploration of the supernatural and the metaphysical, themes that resonated deeply during an era fascinated by spiritualism and the occult. His works delved into the mysteries of existence, blending gothic elements with philosophical inquiries, thereby captivating readers who were eager to explore the unknown.One of the most intriguing aspects of Beale's career was his association with the burgeoning spiritualist movement. He was known to attend séances and was a vocal advocate for the exploration of the afterlife, which brought him both acclaim and controversy. His bold stance on these subjects challenged the rigid scientific and religious dogmas of his time, positioning him as a revolutionary thinker.Beale's influence extended to contemporary writers who were similarly intrigued by the supernatural. His willingness to question conventional wisdom and explore the fringes of human experience paved the way for future literary explorations into the paranormal. Despite not achieving widespread fame during his lifetime, Beale's work has seen a resurgence in interest, as modern readers and scholars rediscover his contributions to the genre and his fearless inquiry into the mysteries that lie beyond the veil of everyday life.
Charles Willing Beale (1845-1932) was an American civil engineer, resort hotel owner and author, whose best-known novel is “The Ghost of Guir House” (1897). (Wikipedia)