The Willows [Paperback]

Algernon Blackwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2007

Algernon Blackwood's classic tale, The Willows. An elegant and influential novella by one of the most best-known writers of fantasy and horror; a story H. P. Lovecraft considered the finest supernatural tale in our literature. A coordinated edition of Blackwood's The Wendigo is available. Copper Penny Press books are in an easy to read and easy to read aloud sixteen-point format.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: IndyPublish (June 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435308638
• ISBN-13: 978-1435308633
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Edition, and for Free!, May 5, 2009

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B. I SIMPSON "beckoningchasm" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Willows (Kindle Edition)

As a recent purchaser of a Kindle, I naturally wanted some content, but felt somewhat bewhildered by the vast range of pricing--from free to relatively expensive--for what appeared to be identical works. In order to test the "free" works, I decided to download Algernon Blackwood's short novel, "The Willows," fully cognizant of the old adage that one gets what one pays for.

Well, the edition here is superb. No misspellings or misplaced punctuation that I saw; the only flaws were a handful of missing paragraph indentations, and they did not interfere with the flow of the story. I heartily commend those who took the time to transcribe this story for their excellent work.

As for the story itself, it remains a very unnerving read. Like Lovecraft, Blackwood spends most of the time building up a near palpable atmosphere of dread, with only a few fitful sightings to give shape to that dread. "The Willows" remains one of his best tales, and this edition is highly recommended.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different Edition, Different Publisher, March 26, 2008

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This review is from: The Willows (Paperback)

The review by Nick Estes is for a different edition from another publisher, not the Copper Penny Press edition, ISBN 978-0615182414, released in February 2008.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patricia Watson Barrington Hills, Ill, November 24, 2010

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This review is from: The Willows (Kindle Edition)

Found this to be a wonderful and quick read for those who enjoy classic horror of times now past. There is no gore, no slashing, no blood: just pure exciting and well done storytelling.