Project Gutenberg 2008-05-24 Public domain in the USA. 268 Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan 1814 1873 LeFanu, J. S. (Joseph Sheridan) Fanu, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, J. S. le The Purcell Papers — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purcell_Papers Memoir of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu -- The ghost and the bone-setter -- The fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh -- The last heir of Castle Connor -- The drunkard's dream. Produced by David Widger "The Purcell Papers — Volume 1" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a collection of stories written during the mid-19th century. The work presents a series of narratives that explore themes of the supernatural, mystery, and the complexities of human emotion, drawing on Irish folklore and traditions. The initial tales are likely to feature intriguing characters such as parish priest Francis Purcell, who serves as a collector of local legends and is central to the telling of these stories. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the life and legacy of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu through a detailed memoir that chronicles his early years, influences, and rise as a notable figure in Gothic fiction. Following this, the first story, "The Ghost and the Bone-setter," begins with Purcell discovering an engaging tale filled with rich Irish superstitions. This narrative hints at a blend of humor and horror, emphasizing the Irish cultural context through character dialogue and storytelling style. Academic interest in the collection may revolve around its depictions of the supernatural and the intricate interplay of folklore within the narratives, allowing readers to appreciate the social and historical implications embedded in Le Fanu's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fantasy fiction, English Ireland -- Fiction PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 262756 2025-08-01T05:43:05.428310 text/html 257841 2013-04-04T09:07:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii 92438 2013-04-04T09:09:24 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 170778 2025-08-01T05:43:11.672258 application/epub+zip 172679 2025-08-01T05:43:08.343284 application/epub+zip 159872 2025-08-01T05:43:07.204280 application/epub+zip 336859 2025-08-01T05:43:14.246250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324458 2025-08-01T05:43:11.017272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 276963 2022-09-01T06:11:22.322588 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231710 2025-08-01T05:43:05.043298 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231543 2008-05-24T07:07:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89174 2008-05-24T07:12:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19585 2025-08-01T05:43:14.389236 application/rdf+xml 15585 2025-08-01T05:43:07.736272 image/jpeg 3869 2025-08-01T05:43:07.481288 image/jpeg 167669 2025-08-01T05:43:05.457296 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia