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The Light Invisible

Gelesen von David Wales

(4,618 Sterne; 17 Bewertungen)

Fifteen short ghost stories by the Anglican then Roman Catholic priest, Robert Hugh Benson (1871-1914). The form of the book is of an old English Roman Catholic priest telling stories to his young friend. Benson wrote prolifically in many genres. His horror and ghost fiction are collected in The Light Invisible (1903) and A Mirror of Shalott (1907) - David Wales (3 hr 39 min)

Chapters

Preface

2:22

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The Green Robe; The Watcher

24:06

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The Blood-Eagle; Over The Gateway

28:55

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Poena Damni; Consolatrix Afflictorum

27:12

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The Bridge Over The Stream; In The Convent Chapel

28:35

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Under Which King?; With Dyed Garments

27:00

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Unto Babes; The Traveller

40:27

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The Sorrows Of The World; In The Morning; The Expected Guest

40:38

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Bewertungen

Quick Horror Read, Clear Narration

(4 Sterne)

The book is a series of supernatural short stories that blur the lines between the physical world and the spiritual world. The author was a late 19th century Anglican pastor turned Catholic priest, so his religious teachings turn up heavily in the subjects of his writing. His style reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe, only less “creepy” horror and more “wow that was weird” horror. The narrator speaks very deliberately with force, so it was easy to follow along.

a different type of supernatural

(4,5 Sterne)

I liked this collection of tales, interesting and thoughtful. It is also well read. Thank you for the enjoyable reading!