The Wine-Dark Sea
The Wine-Dark Sea by Robert Aickman, published by Faber & Faber in 2014, is a reprint edition featuring 464 pages in English. This collection showcases Aickman’s unique approach to storytelling, where he intricately weaves the neuroses of his characters into narratives that build a sense of dread through realistic detail. Each of the eight stories culminates in disturbing yet enigmatic endings, inviting readers to explore the unsettling nature of human experience.
Readers will find that Aickman’s “strange stories” delve into themes of fantasy, horror, and suspense, creating an atmosphere that lingers long after the final page. The collection includes the classic tale “Your Tiny Hand is Frozen,” exemplifying Aickman’s skill in crafting narratives that evoke a dreamlike sense of impending doom. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Aickman’s literary style, appealing to those interested in fiction that challenges conventional storytelling.
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For fans of the BBC’s Inside Number 9 and The League of Gentlemen
Aickman’s ‘strange stories’ (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realises that the protagonist is heading towards their doom as if in a dream.
First published in 1988, The Wine-Dark Sea contains eight stories that build towards disturbing yet enigmatic endings, including the classic story ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen.’
‘Of all the authors of uncanny tales, Aickman is the best ever . . . His tales literally haunt me; his plots and his turns of phrase run through my head at the most unlikely moments.’ Russell Kirk
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