Name: Incredible Adventures
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Author: Blackwood, Algernon
ISBN: 9789358019704

Type

Physical Book

Author

Algernon Blackwood

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

Inglés

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9789358019704

Synopsis "Incredible Adventures"

The first story, "The Regeneration of Lord Ernie," follows the titular character as he journeys to the East in search of spiritual enlightenment. Along the way, he meets a wise old man who teaches him about the interconnectedness of all things and the power of the universe. The second novella, "The Sacrifice," takes place in a remote village in Russia. A young man, Simon, is caught in a web of superstition and fear as the villagers believe he is responsible for a series of strange and deadly events. The third novella, "The Damned," follows a group of friends who embark on a trip to a remote mountain valley. There, they encounter an ancient evil force that begins to consume them one by one. The first short story, "A Descent into Egypt," tells the tale of a man who takes a perilous journey into the depths of an Egyptian tomb in search of treasure. The second short story, "Wayfarers," is about a man who stumbles upon a mysterious house in the countryside, where he encounters a strange and otherworldly woman. Overall, Incredible Adventures is a collection of eerie and mystical stories that explore the mysteries of the universe and the human psyche.

Algernon Blackwood

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(Reino Unido, 1869 - 1951). Escritor de relatos fantásticos, periodista y locutor de radio. Narró sus propios escritos en radio y televisión y escribió una autobiografía de sus primeros años. Su escrito, Los Sauces, es considerado uno de los mejores cuentos de terror de la historia. Fue una de las principales influencias de H.P. Lovecraft, quien lo definió como «maestro absoluto e incuestionable de la atmósfera espectral».

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