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Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (/ ˈ l ɛ f ən. j uː /; 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 . [3]
Sheridan Le Fanu (born Aug. 28, 1814, Dublin, Ire.—died Feb. 7, 1873, Dublin) was an Irish writer of ghost stories and mystery novels, celebrated for his ability to evoke the ominous atmosphere of a haunted house.
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was 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".
Learn about the life and work of the influential Gothic and Sensational writer from Dublin, who explored themes of madness, criminality, sexuality and the supernatural. Discover his best-known stories, such as 'Carmilla', 'Green Tea' and 'The Wyvern Mystery', and their impact on later literature and film.
Browse and download free eBooks by the Irish writer of ghost stories and horror fiction. Find popular titles such as Carmilla, Uncle Silas, and In a Glass Darkly.
J. Sheridan Le Fanu has 1058 books on Goodreads with 504298 ratings. J. Sheridan Le Fanu’s most popular book is Carmilla.
Feb 7, 2023 · When Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, who died 150 years ago today, published his Gothic thriller Uncle Silas in 1864, he was already a successful writer and publisher.
