Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish author born on August 28, 1814, in Dublin. Best known for his contributions to the Gothic genre, Le Fanu's storytelling is characterized by its atmospheric settings and psychological depth. His works often explore themes of the supernatural, mystery, and the darker aspects of human nature. Notable titles like "Carmilla," a pioneering vampire tale, showcase his ability to blend horror with poignant character studies, leaving a lasting impact on both literature and the genre itself.

Le Fanu's writing career spanned several decades, during which he published numerous short stories, novels, and ghostly tales. His unique style and captivating narratives have garnered a dedicated readership over the years. For those interested in exploring the eerie and enchanting world of Le Fanu's imagination, we invite you to delve into his works available in the app. Each story offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Gothic literature, making for a delightful listening experience.

Carmilla

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Carmilla is a Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. First published in 1872, it tells the story of a young woman's susceptibility to th…

The Room in the Dragon Volant

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



J. Sheridan LeFanu's Gothic mystery novel is narrated by Richard Beckett, a young Englishman abroad in Napoleonic-era France. He falls insta…

Uncle Silas

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Uncle Silas is a Victorian Gothic mystery/thriller novel by the Anglo-Irish writer J. Sheridan Le Fanu. It is notable as one of the earliest…

The Evil Guest

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Le Fanu’s inimitable style continues with The Evil Guest, a murder mystery fraught with dark imagery and mysterious characters. An unwanted …

The House by the Churchyard

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Murder, mystery, mayhem, romance and relationships. Our classic who-done-it takes place in olde Dublin, Ireland in the village of Chapelizod…

Wylder's Hand

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



The marriage of Mark Wylder and Dorkas Brenden is supposed to end a history of arguments between the two families. However, both people invo…

The Wyvern Mystery

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A classic with a pinch of romance, a pinch of gothic, and a dash of mystery, are you interested yet? When young Alice Maybell’ father dies s…

Carmilla (Version 3)

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Carmilla is an 1872 Gothic novella by Irish author Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, originally published as a serial in the London-based literary ma…

Carmilla (Version 2)

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Laura grew up on a castle in the Austrian mountains with her father, slightly lonely as there are no potential companions around. Her loneli…

Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh (version 2)

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Maud Ruthyn, the young, naive heroine, has a governess who is an enigmatic older woman, a liar, bully, and spy, who takes a dark secret with…

Madam Crowl's Ghost and Other Tales of Mystery

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu



Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu...was in his own particular vein one of the best story-tellers of the nineteenth century; and the present volume con…

El fantasma y el ensalmador

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Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu