Algernon Blackwood

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951), «cuya voluminosa obra se encuentra entre las más bellas de la literatura espectral de todos los tiempos», según Lovecraft, «es el maestro absoluto e indiscutible de la

Reconocido maestro de la moderna narrativa fantástica y de terror, Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) supo compaginar su atracción por la mística y el ocultismo con su amor por la naturaleza. Autor de re

13 great stories by foremost British 20th-century supernaturalist. "The Willows," "The Wendigo," "Ancient Sorceries," others.

Algernon Blackwood (Kent, 1869-1951) pertenece, al igual queM.R. James, E.F. Benson, Lord Dunsany, Machen o Hodgson, a la estirpe que fraguó en el cambio del siglo XIX al XX las bases del relato de fantasmas y la ficcion extraña contemporaneas, haciendo evolucionar los viejos espectros vengativos y ensangrentados de la tradicion gotica hacia los modernos ectoplasmas y poltergeist.Amante de la Naturaleza salvaje y los mitos clasicos, Blackwood acabara convirtiendose en un autor popular y una estrella de la radio, medio que utilizo para divulgar sus ideas y relatos fantasticos.Desde joven Blackwood sintio una poderosa atraccion e interes por la mistica oriental, hinduismo y budismo, y por el espiritismo.Escritor, periodista, viajero, deportista y aventurero, se afilio a los veintiun años a la celebre sociedad ocultista de la Golden Dawn.Publico relatos fantasticos en diversas revistas, historias que reunio mas tarde en libros como The empty house and other ghost stories (1906), o el presente volumen, John Silence, investigador de lo oculto (1908), con el que adquirio una gran popularidad.Emparentado con otros detectives de lo oculto, como Martin Hesselius de LeFanu, Van Helsing de Stoker o Carnacki de Hodgson,John Silence posee genuinos poderes psiquicos que le permiten moverse en el plano astral o comunicarse telepaticamente con sus clientes, asi como algunas caracteristicas del inmortal Sherlock Holmes.Incluye la presente edicion una obra maestra del relato fantastico:𠇊ntiguas brujerias”, tambien otras destacadas historias del genero como𠇌ulto secreto”, “La nemesis del fuego” o 𠇎l campamento del perro”.La capacidad de Blackwood para describir poeticas ensoñaciones fantasticas, escenarios naturales que se tornan sutilmente en sobrenaturales, mantiene al lector absorto, hipnotizado e incluso abducido hacia el interior de una voragine de sueños, deseos y vidas pasadas enormemente cautivadora.

Jimbo is a delicious book, and one that should be read by all who long at times to escape from this working-day world into the region of haunting and half-remembered things. Algernon Blackwood was one of the greatest writers of horror and the occult, on a level with King and Lovecraft and maybe, possibly, Gaiman.

Al evocar las misteriosas fuerzas espirituales de la naturaleza, los escritos de Algernon Blackwood habitan la nebulosa frontera entre la fantasía, el asombro, la maravilla y el terror. Del autor de Los sauces y El Wendigo, he aqui una exquisita antologia donde figuran relatos monumentales, muchos de los cuales habian permanecido inexplicablemente ineditos en español."Blackwood es el absoluto e incuestionable maestro de la atmosfera fantastica Su genio es indiscutible, pues nadie se ha aproximado a la destreza, seriedad y minuciosa fidelidad con la que el registra los tonos de extrañeza en ambitos y experiencias ordinarias, o la notable perspicacia con la que construye detalle por detalle todas las percepciones que llevan de la realidad hacia una vision sobrenatural Sus obras alcanzan un nivel genuinamente clasico, y evocan como ninguna otra cosa en literatura un sobrecogedor y convincente sentido de la inmanencia de extrañas entidades y esferas espirituales." H.P. Lovecraft "Blackwood es, sin lugar a dudas, la figura central de la literatura britanica sobrenatural del siglo veinte."New York Review of Books"Seguimos lo bastante cerca de los dias primitivos con su terror a la oscuridad para que la razon pueda abdicar sin resistirse con demasiada violencia Estos relatos vieron su nacimiento acompañado de un delicioso estremecimiento." Algernon Blackwood

This eBook edition of "John Silence Series" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English short story writer and novelist, one of the most prolific writers of ghost stories in the history of the genre. Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories. His most work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Table of Contents: A Psychical Invasion Ancient Sorceries The Nemesis of Fire Secret Worship The Camp of the Dog A Victim of Higher Space

The Complete Works of Algernon Blackwood encapsulates the profound and often mystical narratives that define Blackwoods oeuvre, showcasing his unique ability to intertwine the natural world with the supernatural. Characterized by rich, atmospheric prose and a keen psychological insight, Blackwoods stories traverse landscapes of both the mind and the physical world, probing themes of nature, horror, and the uncanny. His literary style reflects a profound understanding of the early 20th-century fascination with the occult and the exploration of the human psyche, placing him alongside contemporaries such as H.P. Lovecraft and Arthur Machen in the realm of supernatural literature. Algernon Blackwood, an English author and journalist, drew inspiration from his extensive travels and deep appreciation for nature, often infusing his experiences into his writing. His firsthand encounters with the wilderness, along with an interest in mysticism and the paranormal, shaped the fantastical elements present in his stories. Blackwoods literary career spanned several decades, during which he became known for his ability to evoke feelings of awe and existential reflection, cementing his position as one of the essential writers of supernatural fiction. Readers who venture into The Complete Works of Algernon Blackwood will find themselves immersed in a tapestry of haunting tales that illuminate the mysteries of existence. This collection not only serves as an introduction to Blackwoods imaginative prowess but also stands as a definitive reference for enthusiasts of supernatural literature, inviting them to explore the depths of human fears and the ethereal beauty of the natural world.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

"If a ghost is seen, what is it interests me less than than what sees it?" Thus Algernon Blackwood describes his fascination with human beings' ability to sense invisible powers and stirrings in the universe, a fascination he developed most famously in his stories about mystical, ineffable encounters with nature. This collection, selected by renowned scholar of the supernatural, E. F. Bleiler, is an excellent sample of Blackwood's work, including 12 of his best ghost stories and a crime story as well. Blackwood is acknowledged today as the author who made the ghost story into a respectable literary form.