About this book
Fantasy, Faeries and Ghosts by Various invites listeners on a bewitching journey through classic fiction that blends fairy lore, uncanny hauntings, and the darker edges of the imagination. Collected from foundational voices — Edgar Allan Poe, George MacDonald, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, with the added fairy poem "Queen Mab" by Thomas Hood — this anthology moves from whimsical fairy encounters to eerie, Gothic chillers without ever losing its sense of wonder.
Within these pages you’ll find tales like “Cross Purposes,” “The Carasoyn,” “Bon-Bon,” “The Child That Went With The Fairies,” and “Madam Crowl’s Ghost,” each showcasing different facets of Victorian and Romantic supernatural storytelling. Themes of mischief and menace intertwine with moral caution, folklore, and the psychological uncanny, offering a rich snapshot of early fantasy and ghost story traditions. The tone shifts from playful to spooky, revealing how faeries and phantoms reflect human fears and desires.
Perfect for fans of classic fantasy, Gothic fiction, and supernatural short stories, this audiobook is ideal for listeners who enjoy atmospheric narration and timeless oddities. Listen for the craft of storytelling that shaped modern fantasy and the chills that linger long after a tale ends.
