Lafcadio Hearn

Fantastics and Other Fancies

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one of the most impressive displays of ghoulishness in all literature. Experience the magic and mystery woven into these extraordinary narratives. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

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Author

Lafcadio Hearn

Category

Arts

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Aug 24, 2026

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Giant-Killer - or the Battle Which All Must Fight-Charlotte Maria Tucker (A. L. O. E.) 24.08.2026

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

My Very Own Fairy Stories-Johnny Gruelle 23.08.2026

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Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2-Songling Pu 22.08.2026

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

Children's Classics in Dramatic Form-Augusta Stevenson 21.08.2026

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Book of Stories for the Storyteller-Fanny E. Coe 20.08.2026

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

Moon Endureth Tales and Fancies-John Buchan 19.08.2026

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Race Of The Swift-Edwin Carlile Litsey 10.08.2026

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

Shrine of Death and Other Stories-Emilia Francis, Lady Dilke 08.08.2026

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Birdie and His Fairy Friends-Margaret T. Canby 07.08.2026

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

032 - A River Reverie 16.12.2025

Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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Dive into this captivating posthumous collection of short stories by a renowned author and historian of weird folklore. Fantastics and Other Fancies features 36 of his earliest works, rich with enchanting romantic sketches, surreal imagery, and supernatural tales from distant lands. H. P. Lovecraft praised this collection in his influential essay, Supernatural Horror in Literature, calling it one...

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