A.M. Burrage - The Waxwork & Other Stories: Classics From The Master Of Horror Fiction

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✍️ A M Burrage

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of eleven supernatural stories by Alfred McLelland Burrage published in 2013.

Burrage brings his experience from the Western Front into these supernatural narratives. His father and uncle were writers of boy's fiction, a background that influenced his early career. By sixteen, he was already publishing regularly. This book gathers stories that were rarely printed in book form during his life. The tales range from "The Cottage In The Wood" to "The Strange Case of Dolly Frewan." Each story delivers a twist that leaves the reader unsettled. Burrage’s style is direct and avoids unnecessary elaboration. The collection highlights his skill in creating menacing atmospheres within short formats. It serves as a reminder of his significant contribution to horror fiction despite being less known today.

Key Themes

supernatural horror Western Front experiences Gothic traditions

Literary Context

Burrage was conscripted in 1916 and wrote War is War by Ex-Private X. His stories reflect the post-war literary landscape of the early twentieth century. The collection represents his prodigious output in magazines and newspapers during a time when supernatural fiction was popular in periodical press.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

M.R. James · Algernon Blackwood · Arthur Machen · E.F. Benson

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Burrage Publishing 📅 2013 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781783945009

📝 Description: A.M. Burrage - The Waxwork & Other Stories: Classics From The Master Of Horror Fiction

Alfred McLelland Burrage wrote these tales after his service on the Western Front during the Great War. His background in boy's fiction gave him a sharp eye for character, which he applied to supernatural horror. The collection includes eleven stories that blend unsettling twists with menacing atmospheres. Readers will find "The Waxwork," "The Case of Mr Ryalstone," and "One Who Saw" among the selections. Other titles such as "The Running Tide," "The Oak Saplings," and "Through The Eyes Of A Child" offer distinct perspectives on the uncanny. Burrage’s prose remains succinct yet rich in detail, revealing a flavor that is always disturbing. This volume suits fans of early twentieth-century Gothic fiction who appreciate concise storytelling over sprawling narratives. It draws on the traditions of magazine horror from the post-war era. The book does not suit readers seeking modern psychological depth or extensive world-building. Burrage’s work here reflects his prodigious output in newspapers and periodicals rather than novel-length formats. The stories stand as examples of a specific literary moment where supernatural dread was delivered with precision. Those who enjoyed classic horror publications from the early 1900s will find this collection rewarding. The tales are organized to showcase Burrage’s ability to create tension through simple, effective prose.

💎 Our verdict on A.M. Burrage - The Waxwork & Other Stories: Classics From The Master Of Horror Fiction

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Burrage demonstrates remarkable skill in crafting concise, effective prose that delivers supernatural dread without unnecessary elaboration. The collection highlights his ability to generate tension through simple yet rich details, offering a refreshing alternative to complex modern narratives. While it may not suit readers seeking extensive character development or deep psychological exploration, it excels in atmospheric precision and unsettling twists. This volume is best appreciated by enthusiasts of early 1900s periodical horror who value the craft of short-form storytelling. It stands as a testament to a specific literary tradition where menace was delivered with sharp, unyielding clarity.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking authentic early twentieth-century Gothic fiction will find this collection rewarding for its direct, unadorned prose and precise tension. Fans of classic horror publications who prefer concise storytelling over sprawling narratives will appreciate Burrage's ability to create menacing atmospheres within short formats. Those interested in the transition from boy's fiction to supernatural horror will discover a unique perspective rooted in post-war disillusionment. The book offers a distinct flavor of disturbance through succinct detail rather than extensive world-building, making it ideal for those who value atmospheric precision and unsettling twists over modern psychological depth.

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Horror Reads editorial team

Burrage demonstrates remarkable skill in crafting concise, effective prose that delivers supernatural dread without unnecessary elaboration. The collection highlights his ability to generate tension through simple yet rich details, offering a refreshing alternative to complex modern narratives. While it may not suit readers seeking extensive character development or deep psychological exploration, it excels in atmospheric precision and unsettling twists. This volume is best appreciated by enthusiasts of early 1900s periodical horror who value the craft of short-form storytelling. It stands as a testament to a specific literary tradition where menace was delivered with sharp, unyielding clarity.