Famous Modern Ghost Stories - Selected with an Introduction

This collection presents a curated selection of spectral narratives from the early twentieth century, introduced by literary critic Dorothy Scarborough. The volume gathers tales of the uncanny that challenge the boundaries between the living and the dead. Readers will encounter stories such as The Willows by Algernon Blackwood, where nature itself becomes hostile, and The Beast with Five Fingers by W. F. Harvey, which explores the lingering power of a severed limb. The anthology also includes Lazarus by Leonid Andreyev and A Ghost by Guy de Maupassant, offering distinct perspectives on resurrection and apparition. The compilation features Edgar Allan Poe, a foundational figure in American horror fiction, with his tale Ligeia appearing alongside works by Fitz James O'Brien and Ambrose Bierce. Other contributors include Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, whose Shadows on the Wall examines domestic dread, and Arthur Machen, who writes of historical echoes in The Bowmen. The book organizes these diverse voices into a single volume for contemporary readers. It suits those interested in classic supernatural fiction from the turn of the century. It may not appeal to readers seeking modern psychological horror or fast-paced thriller narratives.