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An Arabian Night-mare: and Others (1848-1854)

✍️ Fitz-James O'Brien
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🏛 Swan River Press 📅 2026 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781783807840

📝 Description: An Arabian Night-mare: and Others (1848-1854)

An Arabian Night-mare and Others (1848-1854) gathers O'Brien's earliest speculative fiction and showcases his early fascination with the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination.

💎 Our verdict on An Arabian Night-mare: and Others (1848-1854)

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The cataloguer must note that Swan River Press provides minimal descriptive material, forcing an assessment based on the author's established reputation rather than specific plot details. It is not for readers seeking visceral gore or fast-paced thriller elements; instead, it demands patience and an interest in literary history. Fans of atmospheric, mind-bending horror from the Gothic tradition will appreciate its thematic focus on blurred realities. However, casual readers expecting clear narrative arcs or extensive critical commentary may find the experience abstract and under-supported by the publisher's brief overview.
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The cataloguer must note that Swan River Press provides minimal descriptive material, forcing an assessment based on the author's established reputation rather than specific plot details. It is not for readers seeking visceral gore or fast-paced thriller elements; instead, it demands patience and an interest in literary history. Fans of atmospheric, mind-bending horror from the Gothic tradition will appreciate its thematic focus on blurred realities. However, casual readers expecting clear narrative arcs or extensive critical commentary may find the experience abstract and under-supported by the publisher's brief overview.

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