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Widely regarded as the founder of the modern conservative movement, Russell Kirk was a noted man of letters whose prodigious literary career included a syndicated newspaper column and a regular page in "National Review." This volume demonstrates another compelling side of Kirk -- the imaginative author who could communicate his powerful vision through even the most dramatic of genres, the ghost story."Ancestral Shadows" gathers together nineteen of Kirkbs best ghostly tales from periodicals and anthologies published throughout his life. Penned in the tradition of writers like Defoe, Stevenson, Hawthorne, Coleridge, James, and Poe, these frightful stories conjurer the creeks and shadows of the very places where they came to life: haunted St. Andrews, the Isle of Eigg, Kellie Castle, Balcarres House, Durie House (which has the most persistent of all country-house specters), and Kirkbs own ancestral spooky house in Mecosta, Michigan.The volume also includes an important concluding reflection on the writing of these and all tales of the supernatural. Ghost stories at not merely entertaining but possess a particular ability to capture the essential features of human nature, of good and evil, and of the reality of the permanent things. As Kirk notes: bThe tale of the preternatural -- as written by George Macdonald, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and other masters -- can be an instrument for the recovery of moral order.bMasterfully crafted, "Ancestral Shadows" will delight all lovers of ghost stories.

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  • PublisherIsi Books
  • Publication date2004
  • ISBN 10 080283938X
  • ISBN 13 9780802839381
  • BindingHardcover
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  • Number of pages250
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The book and jacket are in very good condition, minor shelf rubbing. Text inside appears clean and clear throughout. 'Ancestral Shadows collects nineteen of Kirk's best ghostly tales from periodicals and anthologies published throughout his life. In the tradition of Defoe, Stevenson, Hawthorne, Coleridge, Poe, and other master writers, these frightful stories conjure the creaks and shadows of the very places where they came to life through Kirk's pen: haunted St. Andrews, the Isle of Eigg, Kellie Castle, Balcarres House, Durie House ("which has the most persistent of all country-house specters"), and Kirk's own ancestral spooky house in Mecosta, Michigan. The volume ends with "A Cautionary Note on the Ghostly Tale," an incisive piece in which Kirk reflects on why he writes such stories." All important literature has some ethical end," Kirk says, "and the tale of the preternatural as written by George Macdonald, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and other masters can be an instrument for the recovery of moral order."' xvii+406 pages. 6.25 x 9.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 052869

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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First edition. Fine, fresh, apparently unread copy (small ownership signature of a Reverend top edge front fly leaf) in equally fine dust jacket. First edition, first printing of this remarkably scarce antholgy of 19 of Russell Kirk's (1918-1994) best ghostly tales from periodicals and anthologies published throughout his life. In the tradition of Defoe, Stevenson, Hawthorne, Coleridge, Poe, and other master writers, these frightful stories conjure the creaks an dshadows of the very places where they came to life---haunted St. Andrews, the Isle of Eigg, Kellie Castle, Balcarres House, Durie House, and Kirk's own spooky house in Mecosta, Michigan. The volume concludes with Kirk's essay, "A Cautionary Note on the Ghostly Tale" in which he reflects why he writes such pieces. Seller Inventory # E29848

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