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Publication
Barnes & Noble Books (1993), by arrangement with Doubleday. Reprint. Hardback, 586pp.
Description
Over fifty tales dealing with various demons, devils and uncanny things, by authors such as Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells, Tanith Lee, Poul Anderson, Arthur Machen and John Kendrick Bangs.
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LibraryThing member bcquinnsmom
As is the case in all anthologies (at least the ones I've read -- I don't do that often), there are several stories between the covers, and among those, there are always a few that stand out. In this book, there were 6 for me that rated highly: 1) Sir Dominick's Bargain, by J.S. LeFanu; 2) The
All in all this is a delightful collection of short stories (and the occasional poem or two). I recommend it, if this is what you're looking for.
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Hound, by HP Lovecraft; 3) Novel of the White Powder, by Arthur Machen; 4) Secret Worship, by Algernon Blackwood; 5) The Last Demon, by Isaac Bashevis Singer and 6), The Devil's Wager, by William Makepeace Thackeray. Of course, another reader may find some of the other stories brilliant as well.All in all this is a delightful collection of short stories (and the occasional poem or two). I recommend it, if this is what you're looking for.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1991
Physical description
8.3 inches
ISBN
0880296623 / 9780880296625
Local notes
A compilation of 52 stories by various authors. The individual copyright date for each story ranges from 1925 to 1987.