Victorian tales of mystery and detection and the oxford book of victorian detective stories are the same book. Collection of thirtyfour english ghost stories written during the victorian era. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy the oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox, r. He is also the biographer of the ghost story writer and scholar m. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, book by michael. Buy the oxford book of english ghost stories 1st ed. An oxford anthology has some of the best constructed and most chilling stories i have ever laid my eyes on. An oxford anthology authoredited by michael cox and r. Michael cox is the author of the meaning of night, which was shortlisted for the 2007 costa first novel award. Buy the paperback book the oxford book of victorian ghost stories by michael cox at indigo. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories 2003, paperback. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories selected and introduced by michael cox and r.
The oxford book of english ghost stories by cox, michael, 19482009. Buy the oxford book of victorian ghost stories by cox, michael, gilbert, r. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories, oxford university press new york, ny, 1996. Le fanu, and stories by authors whom i was unfamiliar with. Michael cox, editor and author of the meaning of night, is. James, a victorian ghost story writer and this was published in 1983 by oxford university press. The oxford book of english ghost stories by cox, michael. Le fanu, and algernon blackwood to lesser known ones such as rhoda broughton and mrs. Oct 31, 1991 i was given the oxford book of victorian ghost stories as s christmas present. Depicting how the horror genre has evolve over time. Victorian ghost stories have the same style and voice as other victorian literature. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Michael cox, who died of cancer on march 31 aged 60, was galvanised by his illness to write the novel he had been planning for 30 years.
Gilbert contents view concise listing ix introduction victorian ghost stories essay by michael cox and r. This was followed by a number of oxford anthologies of short fiction, including the oxford book of english ghost stories 1986 and the oxford book of victorian full biography author interview. I know nothing about the history of this genre, and i bought the book simply seeking to read a good yarn. Buy a cheap copy of the oxford book of victorian ghost.
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An oxford anthology oxford paperbacks by michael cox. Between 1983 and 1997, he compiled and edited several anthologies of victorian short stories for oxford university press and the first two were coedited by r. Throughout the nineteenth century, fictional ghost stories developed in parallel with the more general victorian fascination with death and what lay beyond it. An oxford anthology 1991 anthology by michael cox and r.
The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. Michael cox, editor and author of the meaning of night. An oxford anthology 1991 contents view concise listing ix introduction victorian ghost stories 1991 essay by michael cox and r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael cox books online. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, book by. Both are oxford anthologies edited by michael cox and r. Gilbert, is full of sturdy spirits, as in mary louisa molesworths the story of the rippling train, whose revenant had nothing insubstantial about it. I actually read it in a very short amount of time, which is impressive for an anthology that is sizable. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories book, 2003. In an age of rapid scientific progress, the idea of a vindictive past able to reach out and violate the present. Gilbert is a wellknown antiquarian bookseller in london. His previous books include a dictionary of writers and their works, the oxford book of english ghost stories, and the oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee.
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As it is a compilation of short stories, i thought id just skip around reading whichever title interested me at the moment. Gilbert have put together 35 tales of the supernatural, written by authors that range from the wellknown such as m. An oxford anthology oxford paperbacks by michael cox and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A treat for all lovers of the traditional ghost story.
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