The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories: Tales of Mystery, Murder, Fantasy & Horror
The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories: Tales of Mystery, Murder, Fantasy & Horror
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
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Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014159
Short Story • Fiction
France • 19th century
2014
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories: Tales of Mystery, Murder, Fantasy & Horror is a collection of Guy de Maupassant's tales exploring the supernatural and the eerie. Stories like "The Horla" and "The Hand" delve into psychological horror, mystery, and the supernatural, showcasing de Maupassant's mastery of suspense and the uncanny.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories skillfully showcases Maupassant’s talent for blending psychological horror with supernatural elements. While praised for its atmospheric storytelling, some readers find certain tales predictable. An intriguing read for fans of classic horror, yet not all stories may captivate modern audiences.
Who Should Read The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories: Tales of Mystery, Murder, Fantasy & Horror?
A reader who enjoys The Horla and Others: Guy de Maupassant's Best Weird Fiction and Ghost Stories is likely a fan of Gothic horror, psychological thrills, and existential dread, akin to those who appreciate Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination and H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu.
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Short Story • Fiction
France • 19th century
2014
Adult
16+ years
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