Gothic Tales
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Gothic Tales
Published
2000
Publisher
New York
Pages
366
ISBN-10
014043741X
Description
Elizabeth Gaskell's chilling Gothic tales blend the real and the supernatural to eerie, compelling effect. 'Disappearances', inspired by local legends of mysterious vanishings, mixes gossip and fact; 'Lois the Witch', a novella based on an account of the Salem witch hunts, shows how sexual desire and jealousy lead to hysteria; while in 'The Old Nurse's Story' a mysterious child roams the freezing Northumberland moors. Whether darkly surreal, such as 'The Poor Clare', where an evil doppelganger is formed by a woman's bitter curse, or mischievous like 'Curious, if True', a playful reworking of fairy tales, all the stories in this volume form a stark contrast to the social realism of Gaskell's novels, revealing a darker and more unsettling style of writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gothic Tales?
This edition of Gothic Tales has approximately 366 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gothic Tales?
For most readers, Gothic Tales typically takes between 7h 38m and 5h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 91,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 91,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Gothic Tales?
The estimated word count for Gothic Tales is approximately 91,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gothic Tales?
Gothic Tales was written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell.
When was Gothic Tales published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.