🩸 Horror Fiction

Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)

✍️ Isabella Banks
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$47.95
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A 2008 reprint of Banks' 1882 gothic horror collection blending faith and fear.

This hardcover edition reissues Isabella Banks' 1882 compilation, uniting various legends and folk tales. The narrative emphasizes the relationship between Christian doctrine and supernatural phenomena, creating a sense of dread through atmosphere rather than plot progression. It targets an audience interested in obscure gothic fiction that balances theological themes with horror elements. By focusing on belief systems and spiritual uncertainty, the book offers a unique perspective on historical storytelling. It bridges the gap between nineteenth-century religious frameworks and modern appreciation for dark mythology.

Key Themes
folklore and legend spiritual inquiries Christian contexts
Literary Context

This 1882 work by Isabella Banks bridges religious themes and literary horror. The 2008 Kessinger Publishing edition respects its historical origins while appealing to modern tastes for dark mythology, offering a niche experience for fans of obscure, atmospheric storytelling.

Difficulty
●●● Challenging
Recommended For Fans Of
M.R. James · Sheridan Le Fanu · Daphne du Maurier
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Kessinger Publishing 📅 2008 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781437438314

📝 Description: Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)

Isabella Banks compiles tales of folklore and legend into this hardcover volume, blending religious inquiry with eerie storytelling. The work examines how faith intersects with the supernatural, maintaining respect for its late nineteenth-century origins while addressing contemporary interests in dark mythology. It appeals to those who value mood and atmosphere over rapid plotting or adventure. Readers drawn to gothic fiction that explores spiritual doubt alongside uncanny events will find this collection rewarding. It is not intended for fans of fast-paced thrillers or modern action-oriented narratives. The physical format preserves the historical weight of these stories for collectors.

💎 Our verdict on Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Isabella Banks delivers a compelling compilation that prioritizes atmosphere and theological inquiry over conventional narrative progression. By examining the relationship between Christian doctrine and supernatural phenomena, she creates a pervasive sense of dread rooted in spiritual uncertainty. The collection excels in its respectful treatment of late nineteenth-century origins while addressing modern interests in dark mythology. It is best suited for readers who enjoy slow-paced, mood-driven gothic fiction and have an appreciation for folklore intertwined with religious themes. Those seeking fast-paced action or simple scares may find it less engaging, but fans of psychological and cosmic horror will likely appreciate its depth and historical weight.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the slow burn of atmospheric dread over rapid plotting will find this collection deeply rewarding. It appeals to those interested in the intersection of faith and fear, offering a unique perspective on how nineteenth-century religious frameworks shaped dark mythology. Those seeking obscure gothic fiction that balances theological themes with uncanny events will gain insight into historical storytelling methods. The book is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts who value mood and spiritual doubt alongside horror elements, providing a thoughtful exploration of belief systems rather than mere shock value.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Isabella Banks delivers a compelling compilation that prioritizes atmosphere and theological inquiry over conventional narrative progression. By examining the relationship between Christian doctrine and supernatural phenomena, she creates a pervasive sense of dread rooted in spiritual uncertainty. The collection excels in its respectful treatment of late nineteenth-century origins while addressing modern interests in dark mythology. It is best suited for readers who enjoy slow-paced, mood-driven gothic fiction and have an appreciation for folklore intertwined with religious themes. Those seeking fast-paced action or simple scares may find it less engaging, but fans of psychological and cosmic horror will likely appreciate its depth and historical weight.

✍️ More books by this author Isabella Banks

Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Isabella Banks
Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)
$32.95
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Kessinger Publishing

The Bickerstaff Partridge Papers
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jonathan Swift
The Bickerstaff Partridge Papers
$18.95
78
Read →
The Metamorphosis
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis
$18.95
86
Read →
Strange Story and the Haunted and the Haunters (Revised)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
Strange Story and the Haunted and the Haunters (Revised)
$38.95
86
Read →
The Night Land
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
William Hope Hodgson
The Night Land
$36.95
86
Read →
Tom Jones: Ou L'Enfant Trouve, Par Fielding (1841)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Henry Fielding
Tom Jones: Ou L'Enfant Trouve, Par Fielding (1841)
$40.95
81
Read →
Sidonia the Sorceress Part 2
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Lady Wilde
Sidonia the Sorceress Part 2
$36.95
78
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882) ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Isabella Banks
Through The Night: Tales Of Shades And Shadows (1882)
$32.95
78
Read →
Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance (1898) ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Edgar Allan Poe
Arthur Gordon Pym: A Romance (1898)
$46.95
86
Read →
In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (1909) ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Ambrose Bierce
In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians (1909)
$49.95
86
Read →
The Collected Works Of Ambrose Bierce V4: Shapes Of Clay ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Ambrose Bierce
The Collected Works Of Ambrose Bierce V4: Shapes Of Clay
$49.95
86
Read →
The Millennial Hope: A Phase Of Wartime Thinking (1918)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Shirley Jackson
The Millennial Hope: A Phase Of Wartime Thinking (1918)
$44.95
86
Read →
The Purple Cloud ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
M P Shiel
The Purple Cloud
$42.95
86
Read →

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.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist