Classics Considered

by Marian H

Algernon Blackwood

  • September Again

    September Again

    I went on a week-long work trip, and just like that, the calendar did a page-turn on me! I had expected to do a lot of reading on the planes and in between, and packed accordingly, but I could only muster attention for The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction. As a refresher to college Continue reading

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  • Colonial Haunting in “The Doll”

    Yesterday I listened to EnCrypted Classic Horror’s audiobook of “The Doll” by Algernon Blackwood. I had been looking for an ebook of this (thanks to a mention by Mudpuddle!) but couldn’t find one. So, somewhat reluctantly, I settled on this reading, complete with sound effects and creepy music box tunes. 😮 A mysterious foreigner shows Continue reading

  • Wilderness Horror in The Wendigo

    A group of men are out hunting moose in the wilds of Canada. Having little luck, they decide to split up and search for their prey in smaller groups. A young cleric-to-be Simpson is paired off with Défago, a French Canadian guide. Far away from the rest of their group, Défago begins to succumb to Continue reading

  • Autumn Reading Events

    October is here, the month of things spooky, Gothic, and mysterious. There’s a couple of reading events I’m considering joining (either officially or unofficially): Victober 2021 – Read 1+ books from the Victorian era, with extra challenges suggested by the hosts. As we all know, a lot of great Victorian literature features the supernatural and Continue reading

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