Classic Weird Stories

Weird Fiction occupies an unsettling space in supernatural fiction, a blend of horror and fantasy which journeys into the inexplicable. It came to prominence in the mid-19th century and here is a collection of vividly imagined short stories, by the likes of Ambrose Bierce, Lafcadio Hearn and Charlotte Riddell. The stories are chosen and introduced by Emily Alder.

The book is divided into different sections which showcase the full range of weird fiction. It begins with early examples such as ...