Irish Ghost Stories
“Irish Ghost Stories” by David Marcus is a collection published by Bloomsbury in 1999, featuring 246 pages in English. This first edition brings together a selection of ghost stories that reflect the rich tradition of Irish storytelling, tracing its roots back to Gaelic tales of the banshees while incorporating contemporary themes and methods of haunting.
Readers will find a diverse array of short stories that explore the eerie and supernatural aspects of life in Ireland. The anthology includes unique narratives, such as a spirit communicating through central heating pipes, showcasing the blend of traditional and modern ghostly encounters. This collection is a notable contribution to the genres of horror and ghost stories, appealing to those interested in fiction anthologies that delve into the spectral side of Irish culture.
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The Irish have a long and impressive tradition of ghost-storytelling reaching back to Gaelic tales of the banshees. David Marcus has gathered together a ghostly cast more inclined to 20th-century methods of haunting, including the spirit who taps out SOS signals on central heating pipes.
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