The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories of the Supernatural (eBook, PDF) - Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, Mary
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This is an excellent collection of traditional ghost stories. The stories are pretty straightforward ghost yarns, but Wilkins tends to focus on women protagonists which is uncommon in the genre for the time, even when a woman was penning the tale. Her women are intelligent and clever (the men are mostly peripheral, but range from skeptic to outright foolish). She also has fairly developed characters for the era. And Ms. Freeman can get particularly eerie, especially in the title story, The Southwest Chamber, and The Vacant Lot.
Each one is as much psychological horror as it is the…mehr

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This is an excellent collection of traditional ghost stories. The stories are pretty straightforward ghost yarns, but Wilkins tends to focus on women protagonists which is uncommon in the genre for the time, even when a woman was penning the tale. Her women are intelligent and clever (the men are mostly peripheral, but range from skeptic to outright foolish). She also has fairly developed characters for the era. And Ms. Freeman can get particularly eerie, especially in the title story, The Southwest Chamber, and The Vacant Lot.

Each one is as much psychological horror as it is the conventional ghost story most Victorians would have written. The titular tale in particular is a chilling portrayal of gaslighting before the term was even adopted. Luella Miller is technically some kind of psychic vampire yet also works as a metaphor for narcissism and toxic relationships. The interplay between characters is overall so realistically done that the terror and confusion of the paranormal is only heightened. "The Southwest Chamber" especially was downright reeling - imagine looking at wallpaper you've seen almost everyday and suddenly it's . . . wrong.

Contents
The wind in the rose bush -- The shadows on the wall -- Luella Miller -- The southwest chamber -- The vacant lot -- The lost ghost.

 
Autorenporträt
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was a prominent 19th-century American author best known for her portrayal of the inner lives of women in New England villages, with narratives often steeped in the psychological undercurrents of ordinary life. Her literary style is characterized by realism and a nuanced exploration of gender roles and the constraints imposed by society. Freeman's work often evokes a sense of place, illuminating the domestic lives of her characters with an empathetic and occasionally ironic voice. An accomplished author of novels and short stories, she gained significant recognition during her lifetime, and her legacy continues to be appreciated for its feminist tone and its depiction of the changing face of America. Freeman's collection 'The Wind in the Rose-Bush, and Other Stories of the Supernatural' (1903) is a testament to her versatility as a writer, displaying her skill in merging the psychological with the eerie side of New England life. Her stories in this collection, rich with gothic elements and an uncanny atmosphere, explore the intersection of the everyday and the supernatural, proving her to be a master of her genre. As with much of her work, this collection reflects Freeman's deep understanding of human nature, her sharp eye for detail, and her ability to probe the complexities of social and emotional existence.