The Willows

by Algernon Blackwood Narrated by R. Douglas Patten

Overview

"The Willows" by Algernon Blackwood is a timeless masterpiece of supernatural horror that beckons listeners into the heart of an eerie and unsettling wilderness. As two friends embark on a canoe trip down the remote Danube River, they soon find themselves ensnared in an otherworldly realm, where the boundaries between reality and the unknown blur. Blackwood's vivid and atmospheric prose weaves a chilling tale of isolation, fear, and the inexorable forces of nature, all set against the backdrop of the ancient and mysterious willow trees that seem to hold the secrets of the universe. This audiobook invites you to immerse yourself in a haunting journey, as you surrender to the inexorable pull of "The Willows," a classic of supernatural literature that continues to captivate and terrify audiences to this day.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Emrys' masterful annotations and enlightening introduction provide fine insights into how the weird casts its spell in Blackwood's classic story.”—David Sandner, editor of The Afterlife of Frankenstein

“Emrys sketches the work’s historical, ecological, and literary context in sharply written and insightful notes that are an absolute pleasure to read.” —Rebecca Campbell, Ursula K. Le Guin Prize–winning author of Arboreality

"This is where slow-burn horror originated.” —Brian Evenson, Shirley Jackson Award–winning author of Song for the Unraveling of the World

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160122403
Publisher:	Nightfall Narratives
Publication date:	10/26/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged

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