🕯️ Supernatural

The Being With The Upturned Face

✍️ Clarence Lathbury
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A facsimile reprint of Clarence Lathbury's scarce supernatural fiction focusing on gothic traditions.

This release preserves the original text of The Being With The Upturned Face without alteration. Kessinger Publishing produced this edition to protect culturally important literature from obscurity. The book includes visible signs of its age, such as marginalia and flawed pages, which provide context for its historical value. It does not offer new commentary or modernized language. Instead, it presents the work exactly as it appeared in its original form. This approach appeals to readers who prioritize historical fidelity over aesthetic perfection. The content remains focused on the supernatural and gothic, reflecting the author’s place within that literary lineage. It is a direct reproduction rather than an analysis.

Key Themes
supernatural fiction gothic themes antiquarian literature
Literary Context

Published by Kessinger Publishing in 2006, this facsimile reprint addresses the preservation of scarce antiquarian books. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting world literature through affordable editions that remain true to the original work's structure and content.

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Recommended For Fans Of
M.R. James · Arthur Machen · E.F. Benson
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Supernatural
🏛 Kessinger Publishing 📅 2006 📖 196 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781425486051

📝 Description: The Being With The Upturned Face

Clarence Lathbury presents The Being With The Upturned Face in this facsimile reprint by Kessinger Publishing. The text offers a glimpse into early twentieth century literary traditions, focusing on supernatural fiction and gothic themes. Readers will encounter a narrative structure that draws upon established conventions of the horror genre, though specific chapter titles are not listed in the available metadata. The work is presented as a culturally important piece of literature, preserved to maintain its original integrity for modern audiences. This edition targets collectors and scholars interested in rare antiquarian texts. It suits those who appreciate historical accuracy and the tactile experience of reading older works. The book contains imperfections typical of its age, including marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages. These features are not errors but evidence of the text’s history. Readers seeking pristine, modern original content may find the facsimile nature of this release less appealing. The value lies in its authenticity as a preserved artifact rather than in contemporary polish or new insights. The publisher’s commitment to protecting world literature ensures that such scarce works remain accessible. This volume is part of a broader effort to promote affordable, high-quality editions true to the original work. It stands as a tangible link to past literary practices. The physical book retains the character of its 2006 publication date while reflecting the older content within. It is a specific object for specific tastes.

💎 Our verdict on The Being With The Upturned Face

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Horror Reads editorial team
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Kessinger Publishing presents this facsimile reprint with a commitment to protecting world literature, ensuring that scarce works remain accessible to modern audiences. The edition preserves the original text without alteration, offering a glimpse into early twentieth-century gothic traditions. While it lacks contemporary polish or new insights, its strength lies in its authenticity as a preserved artifact. Marginalia and flawed pages are presented as evidence of history rather than defects. This approach suits readers who value historical fidelity and the tangible experience of antiquarian texts. It is an ideal resource for scholars and collectors interested in rare supernatural fiction. The work stands as a direct reproduction, allowing readers to engage with the narrative structure and themes exactly as they were originally conceived. It is a valuable contribution to the preservation of gothic literary heritage.
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Why this book is worth reading

This volume is designed for collectors and scholars who prioritize historical accuracy over modern aesthetic polish. It serves those seeking the tactile experience of reading older works, where visible signs of age such as marginalia and flawed pages provide essential context for its cultural value. Readers interested in rare antiquarian texts will appreciate this direct reproduction, which preserves the original integrity without alteration or new commentary. It appeals to audiences who view these imperfections not as errors but as evidence of the text’s history. By maintaining the work exactly as it appeared originally, the book offers a tangible link to past literary traditions, ensuring that scarce supernatural fiction remains accessible to those who value authenticity and the preservation of culturally important literature from obscurity.

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Kessinger Publishing presents this facsimile reprint with a commitment to protecting world literature, ensuring that scarce works remain accessible to modern audiences. The edition preserves the original text without alteration, offering a glimpse into early twentieth-century gothic traditions. While it lacks contemporary polish or new insights, its strength lies in its authenticity as a preserved artifact. Marginalia and flawed pages are presented as evidence of history rather than defects. This approach suits readers who value historical fidelity and the tangible experience of antiquarian texts. It is an ideal resource for scholars and collectors interested in rare supernatural fiction. The work stands as a direct reproduction, allowing readers to engage with the narrative structure and themes exactly as they were originally conceived. It is a valuable contribution to the preservation of gothic literary heritage.

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