The 26 tales are drawn primarily from the early twentieth century, when the ghost story tradition was at its prime. Nasty endings ghost stories in two volumes supernatural aliens nightmares scarytales ch. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r. The new young oxford book of ghost stories 2000 edition. Dennis hamley incident on the atlantic coast express. Though they were as much a part of the cultural and literary fabric of the age as imperial confidence, the best of the stories still retain their original power to surprise and unsettle. Vol 1 young oxford books new edition by dennis pepper isbn. The new young oxford book of ghost stories anthology by dennis pepper contents view concise listing the new young oxford book of ghost stories interior artwork by uncredited vii introduction the new young oxford book of ghost stories essay by dennis pepper. This book was a culmination of many interesting ghost stories wrong throughout the twentieth century, including one by f. A collection of stories about all kinds and varieties of ghosts, drawn from many parts of the world and from many writers. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on the oxford book of ghost stories. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox and r. Nesbit rooum l9il oliver onions the shadowy third 1916. After dinner we turned the lights out and played hideand seek.
Please call customer service at 8005422442 8am 6pm est, monday to friday. New contemporary look for a bestselling collection of ghost stories. My favorite story of the fourteen in the book was called playmates, but the rest were also wonderful. It was christmas eve, and there were fourteen of us in the house. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories selected and introduced by michael cox and r. The young oxford book of ghost stories originally 1994. Oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories edited by cmichael cox oxford new york oxford university press 1996. The new young oxford book of ghost stories vol 2 contributor 16 copies. Dennis pepper new young oxford book of ghost stories. Railway mad percy padlow, 42, lives at home, caring for his widowed, bogus invalid monster of a mother. Ghost stories content smee the judges house the stranger in the mist the confession of charles linkworth the ghost coach fullcircle smee by a. The new young oxford book of ghost stories ages 9a 12 isnt quite as whimsical, however. The new young oxford book of ghost stories vol 2 by dennis.
Jamess 1931 collected ghost stories, plus three uncollected tales. Throughout the nineteenth century, fictional ghost stories developed in parallel with the more general victorian fascination with death and what lay beyond it. Roald dahls book of ghost stories by roald dahl, paperback. The oxford book of english ghost stories michael cox. The perfect book for long winter evenings of drawn curtains and flickering firelight. The new young oxford book of ghost stories 1999 interior artwork by uncredited vii introduction the new young oxford book of ghost stories 1999 essay by dennis pepper. A collection of wonderfully creepy, chilling, and occasionally funny stories that will be perfect for readers who have outgrown r. Oxford bookworms library stage 5 ghost stories audio united. Roald dahl has selected fourteen of his favorite ghost stories that will deliver chills and goose bumps. The oxford book of victorian ghost stories michael cox. The new young oxford book of ghost stories book, 2000. You need an oxford account to receive the discounted price.
The oxford book of english ghost stories blogging for a. The young oxford book of nasty endings dennis pepper. Dennis pepper has collected classic and contemporary legends, folktales, short stories, and poems from many lands and cultures that feature a wide assortment of ghosts. Sometimes even the oxford book of ghost stories and the virago book of victorian ghost stories. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories by. The young oxford book of ghost stories book, 1994 worldcat. There are stories by wellknown authors such as charles dickens, sir arthur conan doyle, r. An enjoyable and wideranging anthology including some of the most frightening ghost stories ever written. The new young oxford book of ghost stories by dennis pepper, 2000, oxford university press edition, in english.
A collection of ghost stories is an excellent place to begin, and the oxford book of english ghost stories collects tales of the eerie from some of the masters of the genre. Arthur gray contributor with their evocative settings amid. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A collection of over twenty ghost stories telling of haunted houses, ghostly apparitions, and the supernatural. Books and bookmen an excellent crosssection of familiar and unfamiliar stories. The young oxford book of ghost stories by dennis pepper. New young oxford book of ghost stories vol 2 by dennis pepper. A collection of ghost stories, traditional and modern, drawn from many cultures and from many parts of the world, this book contains some conventional, literary ghost stories, some written by modern childrens authors, and some traditional tales and urban legends. The new young oxford book of ghost stories vol 2 pepper, dennis on. Dennis pepper young oxford book of ghost stories vault. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The new young oxford book of ghost stories book, 1999. An oxford anthology has some of the best constructed and most chilling stories i have ever laid my eyes on.
Following the success of the young oxford book of ghost stories, here is a second volume. All the latest breaking news on the oxford book of ghost stories. Real ghost stories from united kingdom page 1 your ghost. The oxford book of english ghost stories oxford books of. The 26 tales are drawn primarily from the early twentieth century, when the ghost story tradition was at its prime, but the book also includes contributions from contemporary authors who develop and extend the genre. Gilberts oxford book of english ghost stories and the several. The stories are drawn from the early twentieth century tradition of ghost stories, together with contemporary stories that develop and extend this tradition. It stars nyman reprising his role from the play, as a man devoted to debunking fraudulent psychics, who is tasked with solving three unexplained paranormal events. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox editor, r. Burrage retold by rosemary border 1 no, said jackson with a shy little smile. Following in the tracks of the bestselling the young oxford book of ghost stories and the young oxford book of nasty endings, this is another thrilling collection of stories guaranteed to enthrall both children and adults.
The young oxford book of nasty endings contributor 35 copies. We are interested in true stories from readers like you, if you had a real experience related to ghosts, spirits and haunted places, especially if you are a paranormal investigator, psychic or medium yourself, please submit it. Dec 07, 2000 following in the tracks of the bestselling the young oxford book of ghost stories and the young oxford book of nasty endings, this is another thrilling collection of stories guaranteed to enthrall both children and adults. K12 schools, college bookstores, and other educational institutions with an oxford account will receive an educational discount when placing their order through our customer service department. Some of the best ghost stories are classics, and many are old. The first, a supernatural horror, is strong personal bestof book contender. These three original to new young oxford book of ghost stories. In the introduction, roahld dahl said that in good ghost stories you dont see the actual ghost, just the people and events that are affected by the spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each story and seeing how the style of writing changed over the course of the century. A fantastic collection of english prose, with the emphasis of stories in the 1880s, which marked the highlight of ghostly literature, in my opinion. The new young oxford book of ghost stories you are not logged in. With their evocative settings amid mists and shadows, in ruinous houses, on lonely roads and wild moorlands, in abandoned churches and overgrown gardens, ghost stories have long exercised a universal fascination. A collection of ghost stories, traditional and modern, drawn from many cultures and from many parts of the world, this book contains some conventional, literary ghost stories, some written by modern childrens authors, and some traditional. Feb 18, 2003 the oxford book of victorian ghost stories, compiled by michael cox the meaning of night and r.
If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The 26 tales are drawn primarily from the early twentieth century, when. Stines goosebumps but arent up to the horror of stephen. Below is a list of some of our favorite spooky stories in the english language. The characters, the settings, the plots and the dialogue from each of the stories all seem well thought out and written. New stateman some of the best and scariest ghost stories ever written. The oxford book of scary tales contributor 27 copies. What is compelling about these sorts of stories is that, as the introduction to the collection notes, they are just, just out of the true. Most of the stories are from the early 20th century, and a third of the stories are in print for the first time ever. The new young oxford book of ghost stories by dennis pepper. The oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories edited by cmichael cox oxford new york oxford university press 1996. Ghost stories around the campfire or under the covers are a favorite pastime of children all over the world.
The 26 tales are drawn primarily from the early twentieth century, when the ghost story tradition was at its prime, but the book also includes contributions from contemporary. Cosmopolitan a wonderful crosssection of the familiar and less wellknown. Your ghost stories is your source for sharing paranormal experiences and hauntings. Dennis pepper has collected classic and contemporary legends, folktales, short stories, and poems from many lands and cultures that feature a. I know nothing about the history of this genre, and i bought the book simply seeking to read a good yarn. Ghost stories, spring wild plant foods, spinning and weaving, midwifing, burial customs, corn. Some of the older stories might be a challenge, but since many are available to read for free, you can at least give them a try. An additional feature to this collection is that it contains original stories that have been specially commissioned for these following the success of the young oxford book of ghost stories, here is a second volume.
The young oxford book of ghost stories young oxford books v. The oxford book of english ghost stories contains a collection of 42 short ghost stories, written between the years 1829 to 1981, and arranged in chronological order. It stars nyman reprising his role from the play, as a man devoted to debunking fraudulent psychics, who is tasked. Gilbert, is a fantastic collection of mostly 19th century ghost stories. Oct 12, 2019 the new young oxford book of ghost stories by dennis pepper, 2000, oxford university press edition, in english. Having owned this book for many years, it is a treasured part of my library, and is worth at least one rereading a year. The oxford book of english ghost stories by michael cox. Buy the young oxford book of nasty endings by pepper, dennis isbn. Overview following in the tracks of the bestselling the young oxford book of ghost stories and the young oxford book of nasty endings, this is another thrilling collection of stories guaranteed to enthrall both children and adults. In particular, pubs and inns are a rich source of ghost stories and oxford has its fair share of hostelries at one time there were well over 400 in the city and perhaps the most famous of these still stands today in the form of the eagle and child. Michael cox is editor of a dictionary of writers and their works, and the oxford book of twentiethcentury ghost stories.