Circles of Stone: Weird Tales of Pagan Sites and Ancient Rites

The grey stone rose from the grass, and she cried out and ran back in panicked terror. Standing stones, stone circles, tumps, barrows, and ancient clearings remain across the British Isles, with their strange allure and mysterious energy persisting in our collective consciousness. Authors include Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Rosalie Muspratt, as well as lesser-known writers from the British Library collections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: British Library Publishing

In the depths of the forest, a grey stone emerged from the lush grass, sending a shiver down her spine. She let out a terrified scream and swiftly retreated, her heart racing with fear. The nurse's dismissive comment echoed in her mind, belittling her for her supposed fearlessness. "It's just a stone," she scoffed. Yet, standing stones, stone circles, tumps, barrows, and ancient clearings dotted the British Isles, their enigmatic presence haunting us even today. Though the passing of centuries may have clouded their specific significance, their strange allure and mysterious energy continue to resonate within our collective consciousness.

In this collection, we pay homage to these remnants of a bygone era, offering accounts of terrifying spirits that haunt the very grounds of Stonehenge. We explore the grim fates that befall those who dare to impose modernity upon the sacred sites and the chilling tales of unwitting trespassers who unwittingly become part of an enduring legacy of blood. To encompass the diverse nature of the sub-genre, authors such as Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, and Rosalie Muspratt join forces with lesser-known writers from the periodicals and journals housed within the British Library collections.

As you delve into these pages, prepare to be transported to a world where the line between reality and legend blurs, where ancient mysteries await discovery, and where the spirits of the past still linger in the shadows.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 128 x 190 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780712354592