The Haunters & The Haunted

by Ed Ernest Rhys

Overview

"The Haunters & The Haunted" by Ernest Rhys is a collection of ghost stories presenting a mix of well-known and obscure supernatural tales. The anthology explores the eerie and unsettling aspects of the paranormal, drawing on folklore, legend, and literary traditions to convey the chilling experiences of those who encounter the unknown. The collection begins with an introduction that discusses the psychological and emotional impact of hauntings, setting the stage for the stories that follow. The opening narrative, Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," introduces readers to a decaying mansion and its tragic inhabitants, whose fates are tied to the eerie presence of their ancestral home. As the collection progresses, the stories blur the lines between the living and the spectral, inviting readers to explore themes of fear, isolation, and the afterlife. Through vivid descriptions and unsettling atmospheres, the anthology captures the psychological torment and fascination that ghostly encounters provoke, offering a rich and haunting experience for readers drawn to the supernatural.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789369072606
Publisher:	Double 9 Books
Publication date:	12/01/2024
Pages:	282
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Ernest Percival Rhys was a Welsh-English writer, renowned for his contribution to literature as the founding editor of the Everyman's Library series, which made classic works of literature more accessible. Born on July 17, 1859, in Islington, London, he had a diverse literary career that spanned essays, stories, poetry, novels, and plays. Rhys was deeply involved in the literary culture of his time, offering both original works and edited collections that brought together various voices in literature. His most notable achievement was the creation of the Everyman's Library series, which became highly influential by making high-quality literary works available to a broader audience. Rhys also contributed to the genre of ghost stories and supernatural fiction, with "The Haunters & The Haunted" being one of his key works in this area. He was married to Edith Rhys, and they had a daughter, Megan Rhys. Rhys's literary legacy endures through his editing work and his contributions to a wide range of genres. He passed away on May 25, 1946, in London at the age of 86.