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Uncle Silas
EAN : 9791041807499
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041807499
Paru le : 8 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041807499
- Réf. éditeur : 300063
- Date Parution : 8 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 612
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:33 mm
- Poids : 780gr
- Résumé : "Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh" by J. Sheridan Le Fanu is a gothic novel that delves into themes of mystery, family secrets, and the supernatural. The story is narrated by Maud Ruthyn, a young girl living in the secluded estate of Knowl with her enigmatic father, Austin Ruthyn. The narrative begins with Maud's father hinting at a mysterious journey he must undertake with an unnamed visitor, which sets the tone for the unfolding mystery. Maud's life takes a turn with the arrival of Madame de la Rougierre, a governess whose sinister presence and dubious intentions unsettle Maud. Madame's behavior, coupled with the eerie atmosphere of the estate, heightens Maud's sense of unease. The novel explores Maud's interactions with her father, who is portrayed as a distant yet caring figure, and her growing suspicion of Madame de la Rougierre. The presence of supernatural elements, such as the ghostly figures and unexplained noises in the house, adds to the gothic ambiance. As Maud navigates her fears and the secrets of her family, she becomes increasingly aware of the dark history surrounding her uncle, Silas Ruthyn, a character shrouded in scandal and mystery. The novel intricately weaves themes of innocence, treachery, and the quest for truth, culminating in a suspenseful exploration of the Ruthyn family's hidden past.
- Biographie : Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 - 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales, mystery novels, and horror fiction. He was a leading ghost story writer of his time, central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories. Three of his best-known works are the locked-room mystery Uncle Silas, the lesbian vampire novella Carmilla, and the historical novel The House by the Churchyard.
