The Hawthorne, Julian 1846-1934 creator Bierce, Ambrose 1842-1914? Brown, Charles Brockden 1771-1810 Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion) 1854-1909 Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins 1852-1930 Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1804-1864 Irving, Washington 1783-1859 O'Brien, Fitz James 1828-1862 Poe, Edgar Allan 1809-1849 Post, Melville Davisson 1869-1930 text utu 2000 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Lock and Key Library: The most interesting stories of all nations: American" edited by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of intriguing riddle and detective stories compiled in the late 19th century. The anthology features notable authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, showcasing narratives that revolve around mysteries, puzzles, and moral complexities, emphasizing the nature of human behavior within these contexts. The opening of the collection begins with an introduction by Julian Hawthorne, who explores the evolution and structure of riddle stories. He discusses important elements such as the role of the detective and the art of suspense designed to engage the reader. Following this, the first narrative, "By the Waters of Paradise" by F. Marion Crawford, introduces a melancholic protagonist who grapples with the specters of his past and a perceived family curse, setting a tone of Gothic romanticism. The character's experiences within a grand yet gloomy castle backdrop evoke themes of nostalgia, loss, and an eerie connection to a mysterious female figure. The ground is laid for a series of tales that promise to delve into psychological intricacies and the supernatural elements intertwined within mystery tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) By the Waters of Paradise, by F. Marion Crawford The Shadows on the Wall, by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman The Corpus Delicti, by Melville D. Post An Heiress from Redhorse, by Ambrose Bierce The Man and the Snake, by Ambrose Bierce The Oblong Box, by Edgar Allan Poe The Gold-Bug, by Edgar Allan Poe Wolfert Webber, or Golden Dreams, by Washington Irving Adventure of the Black Fisherman, by Washington Irving Wieland's Madness, by Charles Brockden Brown The Golden Ingot, by Fitzjames O'Brien My Wife's Tempter, by Fitzjames O'Brien The Minister's Black Veil, by Nathaniel Hawthorne Horror: A True Tale, by Anonymous Release date is 2000-01-01 Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Short stories, American PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2043 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2043 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133053.0 2043