The Face in the Glass: The Gothic Tales of Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Currently unavailable
This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.
In stock now — readers of this book also loved:
A collection of fourteen Victorian supernatural short stories by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.
Greg Buzwell introduces this rare compilation of Braddon’s ghostly tales, which have been largely unavailable for more than one hundred years. The book organizes these narratives to showcase her skill in crafting eerie atmospheres within a Victorian context. Each story operates independently, yet they share a common focus on the intersection of the living and the dead. The collection does not rely on complex plotting but rather on mood and supernatural intrusion. Braddon establishes herself as a key figure in the development of weird fiction during her time. The text avoids modern sensibilities, presenting horror through the lens of 19th-century literary conventions. This approach allows contemporary readers to experience the specific fears that defined an earlier era of publishing.
This book contains works by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, a popular novelist of the Victorian era. The collection was published by the British Library in 2019 as part of the Tales of the Weird series. It reissues stories that were previously difficult to find for modern audiences.
📝 Description: The Face in the Glass: The Gothic Tales of Mary Elizabeth Braddon
💎 Our verdict on The Face in the Glass: The Gothic Tales of Mary Elizabeth Braddon
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
This volume is essential for enthusiasts of classic horror and gothic literature who appreciate the atmospheric depth of short fiction. It offers a rare opportunity to engage with Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s supernatural tales, which have been largely unavailable for over a century. Readers seeking to understand the evolution of weird fiction will find value in its exploration of eerie atmospheres within a Victorian context. The collection does not rely on complex plotting but rather on mood and supernatural intrusion, allowing contemporary audiences to experience specific fears defined by an earlier era of publishing. It is particularly suited for those interested in the intersection of the living and the dead, presented through 19th-century literary conventions that avoid modern sensibilities.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Braddon demonstrates remarkable skill in crafting eerie atmospheres within a Victorian context, establishing herself as a key figure in weird fiction. The fourteen tales operate independently yet share a focus on supernatural intrusion into domestic settings. While the narratives avoid complex plotting, they excel in mood and dread. This reissue provides a distinct window into late Victorian anxieties about life and death. It is best suited for readers who appreciate classic horror and gothic traditions rather than modern psychological thrillers. The stories vary from curious to terrifying, offering a significant contribution to the study of 19th-century supernatural fiction. Fans of period-specific horror will find this compilation both historically valuable and genuinely unsettling.
📖 Read on the blog
📖 From the series “Tales of the Weird”
✍️ More books by this author Mary Elizabeth Braddon
🏛 Books from this publisher British Library
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
