Playing with Fire: The Weird Tales of Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a lot of weird and supernatural tales. This collection includes his most enduring strange stories, with a new introduction and essay on his spiritual experiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: British Library Publishing

Arthur Conan Doyle, the renowned author of Sherlock Holmes, is widely celebrated for his captivating collection of weird and supernatural tales. However, his literary prowess extends far beyond the realm of Holmes' investigations. Delving into the depths of his fiction, one discovers a writer deeply immersed in the mysterious, the eerie, and the unexplainable. Doyle's belief in spiritualism, which emerged later in his life, only intensified his ardor for the unknown. This remarkable volume presents Doyle's most enduring and spine-tingling strange stories, encompassing a diverse range of supernatural encounters and eerie hauntings. From monstrous entities to dark tales of mesmerism, these captivating tales transport readers to a realm where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary. Additionally, this collection includes a new introduction penned by Doyle himself, providing insights into his creative process and personal experiences. "Stranger than Fiction" is a testament to Doyle's extraordinary talent and his unwavering fascination with the supernatural, offering a captivating glimpse into his mind's enigmatic depths.

Arthur Conan Doyle, the renowned author of Sherlock Holmes, is widely celebrated for his captivating collection of weird and supernatural tales. However, his literary prowess extends far beyond the realm of Holmes' investigations. Delving into the depths of his fiction, one discovers a writer deeply immersed in the mysterious, the eerie, and the unexplainable. Doyle's belief in spiritualism, which emerged later in his life, only intensified his ardor for the unknown. This remarkable volume presents Doyle's most enduring and spine-tingling strange stories, encompassing a diverse range of supernatural encounters and eerie hauntings. From monstrous entities to dark tales of mesmerism, these captivating tales transport readers to a realm where the ordinary collides with the extraordinary. Additionally, this collection includes a new introduction penned by Doyle himself, providing insights into his creative process and personal experiences. "Stranger than Fiction" is a testament to Doyle's extraordinary talent and his unwavering fascination with the supernatural, offering a captivating glimpse into his mind's enigmatic depths.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 155 x 216 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780712354257