The Hawthorne, Julian 1846-1934 creator De Quincey, Thomas 1785-1859 Dickens, Charles 1812-1870 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803-1873 Maturin, Charles Robert 1780-1824 Sterne, Laurence 1713-1768 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811-1863 text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Lock and Key Library: Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Old Time English" edited by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of classic mystery and detective stories likely compiled in the late 19th century. The anthology features works from notable authors of the period, including Charles Dickens, Bulwer-Lytton, and Thomas De Quincey, showcasing a range of ghostly and suspenseful tales that delve into the supernatural and the enigmatic. The common theme throughout these stories revolves around mysterious occurrences, haunted settings, and the psychological tension that arises from confronting the unknown. The opening of the anthology introduces readers to "The Haunted House" by Charles Dickens, where the first-person narrator embarks on a journey to a seemingly abandoned, eerie house. As he describes his strange encounter with a fellow traveler on the train and his exploration of the house's neglected surroundings, Dickens skillfully sets a ghostly atmosphere filled with hints of the supernatural. The narrator's conversations with locals further develop the haunting lore surrounding the house, punctuated by quirky characters and comedic elements. Dickens artfully intertwines humor with horror, establishing a playful yet eerie tone that sets the stage for the unfolding mystery within the haunted residence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The haunted house / C. Dickens -- No. 1 branch line: The signal man / C. Dickens -- The haunted and the haunters; or, the house and the brain / Bulwer-Lytton -- The incantation / Bulwer-Lytton -- The avenger / T. De Quincey -- Melmoth the wanderer / C.R. Maturin -- A mystery with a moral / L. Sterne -- On being found out /W.M. Thackeray -- The notch in the ax / W.M. Thackeray -- Bourgonef -- The closed cabinet. Release date is 1999-07-01 This etext was prepared by Donald Lainson Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories Ghost stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1831 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1831 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133050.0 1831