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The Ash-Tree Press Annual Macabre 2005: Haven't I Read This Somewhere Before?

The Ash-Tree Annual Macabre 2005: Haven't I Read This Somewhere Before?

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The Ash-Tree Press Annual Macabre 2005: Haven't I Read This Somewhere Before?

The Ash-Tree Annual Macabre 2005: Haven't I Read This Somewhere Before?

Penned By Jack Adrian
4.85 51,300 Ratings
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Editor's Note:
he writer faced with a blank sheet of paper has to decide how the story he is going to write will develop: what will be its theme? what will be its outcome? He draws on his experience and talent to produce an original work for his reader's enjoyment. On occasion, however, his mind may be seeded with ideas drawn from something he himself has read.This year's ANNUAL MACABRE looks at a number of writers whose work appears either to have been influenced, or been an influence upon, the work of others. In some of the stories, well-known writers have drawn on, and improved, earlier work. In others, lesser known writers have attempted their own variations on well-known stories.In his fascinating introduction—which the reader is strongly urged to consider before reading the stories themselves—Jack Adrian discusses the theme of plagiarism and literary (and musical) theft. But outright plagiarism is not the sole theme of this ANNUAL which, as ever, showcases stories that will, in the main, be unknown, even if certain themes and storylines will be at least vaguely familiar, if not instantly recognizable.So turn down the light and enjoy twenty stories from the pens of such as W. W. Jacobs, H. R. Wakefield, Edgar Jepson, Douglas Newton, Andrew Lang, and A. M. Burrage (whose story 'The House of His Fathers' is reprinted for the first time since its original magazine publication in 1914).CONTENTS:Introduction by Jack AdrianI. W. W. JACOBSThe Toll House by W. W. Jacobs; Reconstruction by Michael Kent; Blind Man's Buff by H. R. Wakefield; The Well by W. W. Jacobs; The Well in the Garden by Peter GladwinII. AGATHA CHRISTIEMrs Morrel's Last Séance by Edgar Jepson; Over the Telephone by A. B. CoxIII. DAPHNE DU MAURIERThe Starlings by William CaineIV. BARRY PEROWNE'And There's Your Proof' by Douglas Newton; The Blind Spot by Barry PerowneV. ARTHUR CONAN DOYLEThe Case of Muelvos y Sagra by David Christie MurrayVI. ANDREW LANGThe House of Strange Stories by Andrew Lang; A Sentence of Death by Katharine Tynan; Mrs Carabay's Curious Dream by Mary E. Mann; The Man on the Hearse by Janet DeeneVII. KATHARINE TYNANThe Dream House by Katharine Tynan; The House of His Fathers by A. M. Burrage; The Garden of Fancy by A. M. BurrageVIII. LAFCADIO HEARNMujina by Lafcadio Hearn; The Follower by Lady Cynthia Asquith

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Length 214 Pages
Language Eng
Released February 28, 2006
Identifier (ISBN) 4493781
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Jack Adrian writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Jack Adrian lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis March 25, 2024
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall."
Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen January 11, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars."
Karen Nelson
Karen Nelson December 03, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall."
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