The Unknown: Weird Writings, 1900-1937

Algernon Blackwood's collection of essays and short stories combines supernatural writing with his reflections on the art of fiction. It includes tales of the Canadian backwoods, Alpine mountaineering, and desert loneliness, expressing his talent for expressing unknown fears. The stories and essays have been curated with an Introduction by Henry Bartholomew.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Handheld Press

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) is a renowned figure in the realm of Weird writing, known for his exceptional contributions to the horror, supernatural, and ghost story genres. His mastery in conveying the unknown and unsettling fears is evident in these captivating tales set in the Canadian backwoods, the treacherous Alpine mountains, and the desolate deserts. Blackwood's profound fascination with expanding consciousness beyond the limitations of the human mind led him to create short stories that transport readers to remote and awe-inspiring landscapes, where they confront nature in its most terrifying and awe-inspiring forms. Among these tales are "Skeleton Lake," "The Wolves of God," "The Glamour of the Snow," "The Sacrifice," "The Insanity of Jones," "The Tarn of Sacrifice," "By Water and Imagination." Additionally, this collection includes insightful essays such as "Mid the Haunts of the Moose," "The Winter Alps," "On Reincarnation," and "The Genesis of Ideas." The selection has been carefully curated by Henry Bartholomew, of the University of Plymouth, and includes an insightful Introduction that provides valuable context and insights into Blackwood's writing.

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) is a renowned figure in the realm of Weird writing, known for his exceptional contributions to the horror, supernatural, and ghost story genres. His mastery in conveying the unknown and unsettling fears is evident in these captivating tales set in the Canadian backwoods, the treacherous Alpine mountains, and the desolate deserts. Blackwood's profound fascination with expanding consciousness beyond the limitations of the human mind led him to create short stories that transport readers to remote and awe-inspiring landscapes, where they confront nature in its most terrifying and awe-inspiring forms. Among these tales are "Skeleton Lake," "The Wolves of God," "The Glamour of the Snow," "The Sacrifice," "The Insanity of Jones," "The Tarn of Sacrifice," "By Water and Imagination." Additionally, this collection includes insightful essays such as "Mid the Haunts of the Moose," "The Winter Alps," "On Reincarnation," and "The Genesis of Ideas." The selection has been carefully curated by Henry Bartholomew, of the University of Plymouth, and includes an insightful Introduction that provides valuable context and insights into Blackwood's writing.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 215 x 135 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912766680