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The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction

by Dorothy Scarborough

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical11 chapters
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About this book

Explore the enduring allure of the supernatural in modern English fiction, where ghostly and psychic motifs shape stories from Gothic romance to contemporary tales, revealing humanity’s fascination with mystery, fear, and the infinite beyond mortal life.

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Contents

11 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03INTRODUCTION
04CHAPTER I The Gothic Romance
05CHAPTER II Later Influences
06CHAPTER III MODERN GHOSTS
07CHAPTER IV The Devil and His Allies
08CHAPTER V Supernatural Life
09CHAPTER VI The Supernatural in Folk-Tales
10CHAPTER VII Supernatural Science
11CHAPTER VIII Conclusion

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