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An award-wining poet, short story writer and novelist, Walter de la Mare is probably best known for his works for children and his perennially popular poem ‘The Listeners’. His ghost stories were much admired by H. P. Lovecraft and inspired subsequent authors of supernatural horror such as Robert Aickman and Ramsey Campbell. In 1921, his novel Memoirs of a Midget won the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction, and this haunting, surrealistic tale is the opening tale in our anthology.

Dylan Thomas made several recordings in the early 1950s of other poets' works. Here, he reads the poetry of D. H Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, W.B. Yeats and Walter De La Mare.

Volume 11 begins with Doug's well-researched insight into the stories and their authors. This is followed by Edgar Allan Poe’s highly acclaimed gothic romance "Ligeia", Ambrose Bierce's haunting "A Fruitless Assignment", H. P. Lovecraft's dark and disturbing "Pickman's Model", Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's sinister masterpiece "Blue John Gap", and more.

While wandering the local graveyard on behalf of his wife, whom he can sense wishes him out of the house for a bit, Lawford comes across the grave of Nicholas Sabathier and experiences a nasty shock that feels something like a heart attack. But when he wakes back up in the graveyard the next morning, he returns home, goes to his bedroom, and turns to the mirror only to see that a dead Frenchman is staring back at him from the looking glass.

In a whimsical twist of fate, the Wildersham children find themselves uprooted from their bustling city life to the enchanting countryside home known as Crossings. Bound by the stipulations of a will, they must navigate the challenges of living alone for two weeks. As they explore their new surroundings, they encounter a cast of intriguing neighbors—ghosts, fairies, and perhaps even their own imaginations. Written by the celebrated poet Walter De La Mare, Crossings was first performed in 1919 at the Wick School, Hove, to honor the end of the Great War. With a cast made up entirely of boys ...

Join the adventurous journey of three monkey brothers—Thumb, Thimble, and Nod—who are known as Mulla-mulgars, or royal monkeys. As their mother takes her last breath, she gifts them the enchanted Wonderstone for their protection and urges them to seek out their father. Years ago, he set off to find the kingdom of his brother, the Prince of the Valleys of Tishnar, vowing to return once he discovered the way. Embark on a fantastical adventure filled with magic and mystery as the brothers strive to reunite with their father.

Walter de la Mare has captivated readers for generations with his lyrical and enchanting tales that explore the nuances of lost childhood and the magic that lies within the ordinary. His storytelling weaves complex psychological themes of faith and regret, alongside dream-like narratives full of ethereal prose that swirls and dances in the imagination. Yet, there are moments when his stories take on a darker tone, delving into the hidden fears and dangers that lurk in the shadows of childhood. Join us on a journey through this first collection of Walter de la Mares stories, where we feast on ...

Discover the rich history and stunning physical features of Canyon de Chelly, a national monument nestled within the Navajo Nation, through this compelling 1973 U.S. government publication. Join us as we explore the stories of its ancient ruins and the people who have called this breathtaking landscape home. - Summary by David Wales