DZWON WE MGLE - GERTRUDE ATHERTON

Immerse yourself in the dark and fascinating world of short stories by Gertrude Atherton, an American writer from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. "Dzwon we mgle" is a collection that will satisfy every lover of thrillers, supernatural stories, and tales exploring the dark side of human nature. It is an excellent example of female writing on the border of horror and psychology, which remains in memory for a long time.

• The title novella goes beyond literary conventions, freeing the imagination.
• Inspirations from the work of Henry James and other masters of horror.
• Mysterious stories with perfect narration, full of supernatural elements.
• Moving look at death and emotions moving in forbidden cultural areas.
• Subtle horror, ideal for dark winter nights.
• Analysis of topics such as slavish submission, racism, classism and toxic behavior.
• Fragile border between an exemplary life and macabre thoughts.

Gertrude Atherton, although controversial, was an extremely prolific and courageous writer. In her works, she freely intertwined an amazing plot with feminist, anti-fascist and anti-communist views, as well as reflections on American culture and white supremacy. Her work, which includes novels, articles, essays and short stories, aroused both admiration and condemnation.

In "Dzwon we mgle" you will find novellas that go beyond the literary conventions of the time, inspirations from the work of Henry James and other giants of horror, mysterious stories with perfect narration, openly supernatural elements, a moving look at death and emotions moving in forbidden or uncomfortable cultural areas. It is a read that will warm the hearts of readers, especially on dark winter nights.

Atherton did not shy away from addressing difficult topics such as slavish submission, racism, classism, toxic behavior, lack of acceptance of the body losing its beauty, and unpleasant feelings. Her view on these issues is extremely insightful and still relevant today. Let yourself be carried away into the world of dark secrets and psychological impressions offered by "Dzwon we mgle".

"Writers are much closer to the truths shrouded in fog... Only those who spread the wings of imagination with momentum sometimes touch the edge of a distant, invisible world..." These are words from the title Gothic novella, which perfectly reflect the nature of Gertrude Atherton's work. Reach for this collection of short stories and see for yourself!