Classic Victorian & Edwardian Ghost Stories
(Author) Rex CollingsThis is a book to be read by a blazing fire on a winter's night, with the curtains drawn close and the doors securely locked. The unquiet souls of the dead, both as fictional creations and as 'real' apparitions, roam the pages of this haunting selection of ghost stories by Rex Collings. Some of these stories are classics while others are lesser-known gems unearthed from this vintage era of tales of the supernatural. There are stories from distant lands - 'Fisher's Ghost' by John Lang is set in Australia and 'A Ghostly Manifestation' by 'A Clergyman' is set in Calcutta. In this selection, Sir Walter Scott (a Victorian in spirit if not in fact), keeps company with Edgar Allen Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu and other illustrious masters of the genre.
Rex Collings
Rex Collings (1925-1996) was a British publisher known for his contribution to the literary world through his eponymous publishing house, Rex Collings Ltd. He is best known for publishing George Orwell's iconic novel "Animal Farm" in 1945, which remains one of the most influential works of political satire in literature. Collings was known for his keen eye for groundbreaking and thought-provoking works, and his dedication to bringing important voices to the forefront of the literary scene. His impact on the publishing industry and literature as a whole continues to be felt today.