The Parasite

Name: The Parasite
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ISBN: 9781973713333

✍️ Taylor Anderson

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

An unabridged 1894 novelette by Arthur Conan Doyle about a student and a mystic.

This edition delivers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original story without alteration. It focuses on the relationship between Austin Gilroy, Miss Penclosa, and her fiancée. The plot centers on the clash between physiological study and claimed mystical powers. Anderson ensures the text remains complete and true to its 1894 origins. The Odin's Library Classics imprint provides a clean reading experience for fans of classic horror.

Key Themes

occult studies mystical powers physiology student

Literary Context

The Parasite was published in 1894 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It reflects the Victorian era’s fascination with spiritualism and the occult. The Odin's Library Classics series reissues such works to preserve historical literary traditions for contemporary audiences.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle · M.R. James · Shirley Jackson · Edgar Allan Poe

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2017 📖 58 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781973713333

📝 Description: The Parasite

Taylor Anderson presents an unabridged edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1894 novelette The Parasite. This volume belongs to the Odin's Library Classics series, which aims to collect significant literary works from various historical periods. The text follows Austin Gilroy, a physiology student studying under an occult professor. His narrative involves Miss Penclosa, an older woman asserting mystical abilities. Her presence creates tension with Gilroy’s skeptical fiancée as strange occurrences challenge their rational worldview. The book offers a direct look at late nineteenth-century supernatural fiction. It draws on gothic traditions and explores the conflict between scientific inquiry and spiritual belief. Anderson has prepared this text for modern readers who appreciate classic horror and gothic literature. The edition is suitable for those interested in Doyle’s lesser-known works or studies of Victorian occultism. It may not appeal to readers seeking contemporary thriller plots or fast-paced action. The content remains faithful to the original 1894 publication without added commentary. This collection provides a focused reading experience. It does not include extensive analysis or biographical notes beyond the standard series introduction. The narrative structure relies on the original chapter divisions and pacing established by Doyle. Readers will encounter the specific dialogue and descriptive passages that define this period of supernatural fiction. The text stands as a primary source for understanding early occult-themed storytelling.

💎 Our verdict on The Parasite

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

This edition delivers an unabridged text that remains faithful to Doyle’s 1894 origins, preserving the narrative structure and pacing established by the author. It effectively captures the tension between physiological study and claimed mystical abilities through the characters of Austin Gilroy and Miss Penclosa. The clean reading experience suits fans of classic horror who seek authentic historical voices rather than contemporary thrillers. While it lacks extensive analysis, its focus on the clash between rational worldviews and supernatural claims makes it a compelling study in Victorian occultism. It is best suited for readers comfortable with slower, atmospheric pacing and those interested in the evolution of psychological horror traditions.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate classic horror and gothic literature will find value in this unabridged presentation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s lesser-known novelette. It offers a direct look at late nineteenth-century supernatural fiction, exploring the conflict between scientific inquiry and spiritual belief without the distraction of modern commentary. Those interested in Victorian occultism or Doyle’s broader literary output beyond his famous detective stories will gain insight into the period's intellectual tensions. The clean reading experience provided by the Odin's Library Classics imprint ensures accessibility for those who prefer original texts over heavily annotated versions, making it ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of historical horror alike.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Horror Reads editorial team

This edition delivers an unabridged text that remains faithful to Doyle’s 1894 origins, preserving the narrative structure and pacing established by the author. It effectively captures the tension between physiological study and claimed mystical abilities through the characters of Austin Gilroy and Miss Penclosa. The clean reading experience suits fans of classic horror who seek authentic historical voices rather than contemporary thrillers. While it lacks extensive analysis, its focus on the clash between rational worldviews and supernatural claims makes it a compelling study in Victorian occultism. It is best suited for readers comfortable with slower, atmospheric pacing and those interested in the evolution of psychological horror traditions.