The House by the Churchyard [Hardcover]

J. Sheridan Le Fanu (Author), Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (Author), J. Sheridan LeFanu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006

J. Sheridan LeFanu -- Irish author of such classics as the short vampire novel Carmella (reputed to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula) and A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family (said to be the tale that gave rise to Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights -- lived from 1814 until 1873. He wrote all sorts of tales, but he's best remembered as a writer of mysteries and horror.

Horrors like this one, The House by the Churchyard -- a thrilling, haunting tale that remains in the memory long after the lights go out. Set in Chapelizod in Dublin (where LeFanu lived for some time) it was an important source for James Joyce's Finnegans Wake.

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About the Author

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, the renowned gothic novelist, was born in Dublin in 1873. His vampire novella Carmella is known to have directly influenced Barm Stoker’s Dracula, among others. Likewise, Le Fanu’s A Chapter in the History of the Tyrone Family is thought to have been a source of inspiration for Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. It is, however, his tales of the supernatural for which he is best remembered. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 484 pages
• Publisher: Aegypan (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598182250
• ISBN-13: 978-1598182255
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,584,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Le Fanu's First Gothic Novel, August 3, 2007

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Jeffrey W. Smith (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: House By the Churchyard Pb (Pocket Classics) (Paperback)

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is studied today as Victorian gothic writer. Although he wrote several gothic mystery novels, some of his best work, however, may be discovered within his shorter tales such as "Green Tea," "Carmilla," etc. The House by the Churchyard was his first gothic novel, but it was unlike his other gothic novels due to the comical nature of the work. Although the gothic elements are indeed present, the humor which is found within this text is truly delightful; I could not help but to chuckle at a few select scenes. Unfortunately, this work seems to be falling out of print. Therefore, I would recommend to the literary student, who may be trying to acquire Le Fanu's work, to locate a good used copy on Amazon. This particular edition (Pocket Classics) is a good copy with a thick and durable paperback cover.

1 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I didn't get it, November 16, 2005

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This review is from: House By the Churchyard (Classic Irish Novels) (Hardcover)

I didn't get my book... do not buy from this dealer, or you won't get it. The money was taken out of my account & I did not recieve a book. So either I deserve an explanation, or this dealer is a thief & I warn you to not buy from them.