Literature (186 pages found in this category)


A Vignette

Ghost story by M. R. James, first published in 1936, about a semi-autobiographical episode in James's early life.

A Vision of Judgement

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1899, about the Biblical day of judgement.

A Warning to the Curious

Horror story by M. R. James first published in 1925, about the events following the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon crown.

A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories

Collection of six short stories by the English medievalist and author M. R. James, first published in 1925.

Aepyornis Island

Short story by H. G. Wells, first published in 1894, which can be read as a Robinsonade, a parable on the theme of loneliness, or simply a ripping yarn in the manner of Rudyard Kipling.

Ally Sloper

Cartoon character created by Charles Ross, the first continuing comic-strip hero.

Answer to Prayer

The last short story written by H. G. Wells, published in 1937, about an archbishop who develops doubts about his relationship with God.

Areopagus (poetry)

Supposed organisation of poets centred on reforming English verse, founded in the 16th century.

Athenodoros and the ghost

Athenenodorus (c. 74 BCE – 7 AD) was a Stoic philosopher and the subject of the first recorded ghost story.

Babes in the Wood

English fairy tale and pantomime subject, about two young children abandoned in the wood by their wicked uncle, in an attempt to steal their inheritance.