The Empty House and Other Stories
Written by Algernon Blackwood
Narrated by Hugh Ross
4.5/5
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Algernon Blackwood
Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English journalist, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Shooter’s Hill, he developed an interest in Hinduism and Buddhism at a young age. After a youth spent travelling and taking odd jobs—Canadian dairy farmer, bartender, model, violin teacher—Blackwood returned to England and embarked on a career as a professional writer. Known for his connection to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Blackwood gained a reputation as a master of occult storytelling, publishing such popular horror stories as “The Willows” and “The Wendigo.” He also wrote several novels, including Jimbo: A Fantasy (1909) and The Centaur (1911). Throughout his life, Blackwood was a passionate outdoorsman, spending much of his time skiing and mountain climbing. Recognized as a pioneering writer of ghost stories, Blackwood influenced such figures as J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and Henry Miller.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book includes four longer works by horror master Alegron Blackwood. While a bit long winded by today's standards each of these stories really have stood the test of time. They evoke an atmosphere of dread and unease that I find mostly lacking in the modern stuff. The influence on later authors like H.P. Lovecraft is obvious. The Willows was my favorite piece followed by The Empty House. The narration by Hugh Ross was good.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow what a wonderful surprise to discover this author. The stories are full of suspense and so descriptive you feel you’re actually there. Definitely listening and reading more by this author
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good gothic horror... All the late 19th century Gothic goodness.