The Spooky and Scary Tales of Thomas Hardy (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

<p><strong>Thomas Hardy's chilling collection of ghosts curses and dark human obsession.</strong></p><p>Known for his tragic novels this essential anthology reveals Hardy's mastery of the macabre and the supernatural drawing on the deep-seated folklore and superstition of rural England. These are tales where the line between psychological dread and genuine ghostly horror is dangerously blurred.</p><p>Prepare for a journey through the dark heart of Wessex encountering:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Classic Ghost Stories:</strong> Witness the unsettling apparition in <em>A Christmas Ghost Story</em> and the frightening visitation in <em>The Spectre of the Real.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>Witchcraft and Curses:</strong> Shudder at the chilling consequences of jealousy and folk magic in the famous tale <em>The Withered Arm.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>Suspense and Mystery:</strong> Follow the high-tension pursuit of a criminal in <em>The Three Strangers</em> and uncover dark secrets in <em>The Grave by the Handpost.</em></p></li><li><p><strong>Obsession and The Grotesque:</strong> Explore the twisted human spirit in <em>Barbara of the House Grebe</em> the unsettling influence of <em>The Fiddler of the Reels</em> and the fate of the protagonist in <em>A Changed Man.</em></p></li></ul><p>Featuring twenty stories and legends including <em>What the Shepherd Saw The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid A Mere Interlude</em> and <em>The Doctor's Legend</em> this volume proves that the greatest tragedies are often the darkest ghost stories.</p>