The central story of the collection "Wendigo", one of Blackwood's most famous tales, is based on the legend of North American Indians about a creepy forest spirit-cannibal that dwells in the vast Canadian forests and symbolizes primal fear and madness.... The story transports the reader to the wild expanses of Ontario, where a group of hunters encounters an inexplicable and dark supernatural entity that awakens their deepest fears and doubts. In addition to "Wendigo", the collection includes other mysterious tales by Blackwood: "The Green Ginger Country", "The Lost Valley", "The Willows", "Let There Be Light!", "The Tale of the Ghost", "The Terror of the Twins", each revealing unique facets of mysticism, ancient beliefs, and human fears. This collection will appeal to fans of mysticism and the atmosphere of chilling horror, where nature, spirits, and the human mind intertwine in a mesmerizing dance of cosmic mysteries and fears. His works do not simply frighten with banal liters of blood but immerse the reader in philosophical contemplation about the limits of human knowledge and the nature of reality.
Author: Элджернон Блэквуд
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Magistral. Main Trend
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2025
ISBN: 9785042218057
Number of pages: 416
Size: 202x128x21 mm
Cover type: мягкая
Weight: 342 g
ID: 1720433
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