The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction

The work offers a sweeping survey of how the supernatural threads itself through modern English fiction. Drawing on a bibliography of more than three thousand titles, the author maps the evolution from the gothic romance of the nineteenth century to the subtle hauntings of early twentieth‑century novels. Readers are guided through chapters that examine ghosts, devilish pacts and even the uneasy marriage of science and the uncanny.

Beyond cataloguing stories, the study probes why writers and readers alike cling to the strange and the unseen, suggesting that these elements satisfy a deep psychological hunger for the infinite. By blending literary analysis with cultural history, it reveals how supernatural themes have shaped narrative technique and audience expectations. Listeners will come away with a richer appreciation for the eerie undercurrents that continue to shape English storytelling.