
In this unsettling yet witty memoir, a self‑styled chronicler of the supernatural invites listeners into his world of nightly apparitions. He treats ghosts not as malevolent monsters but as curious visitors, describing encounters with flashing green eyes, sea‑weed hair, and even polite specters who might join him for a cigar. The narrator’s dry humor and unflinching composure turn each chilling meeting into a sort of academic field study, inviting you to weigh the line between fear and fascination.
The centerpiece is a spring night in 1895 when a grotesque presence materialized in the author’s arm‑chair, a moment that both threatened to overwhelm his senses and thrilled his analytical mind. As the storm raged outside, he remains rooted, observing the apparition’s vivid colors and discordant sounds while noting the physical sensations it provokes. Listeners will hear his candid reflections on why confronting the uncanny can reveal more about ourselves than the ghosts themselves, all delivered in a voice that balances dread with a wry, almost conversational charm.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (192K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1922
A witty American humorist and editor, he turned ghosts, celebrities, and the afterlife into playgrounds for clever satire. His light, imaginative style became so distinctive that an entire kind of fantasy comedy came to be called "Bangsian" fantasy.
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