Unique collection of short stories
Alongside his celebrated Gothic horror story 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', this volume contains all of Robert Louis Stevenson's supernatural tales, showcasing both his mastery of the genre and his interest in the otherworldly and the weird ways the human brain can distort reality.
Also included are 'The Body Snatcher', the chilling tale of an avenging ghost; 'Olalla', one of the great horror stories in the English language and possibly one of the best werewolf stories ever written, and 'The Waif Woman', in which Stevenson tries to recreate the style of an Icelandic saga and explore the destructive effects of greed.
Contents: 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', 'Markheim', 'Thrawn Janet', 'Olalla', 'The Bottle Imp', 'The Isle of Voices', 'The Body Snatcher', 'The Waif Woman'
ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
| ISBN: | 9781847495204 |
| Publication date: | 12th September 2025 |
| Author: | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Publisher: | Alma Books an imprint of Alma Books COMMIS |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic horror and ghost stories Shorter Reads |
Unique collection of short stories
Alongside his celebrated Gothic horror story 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', this volume contains all of Robert Louis Stevenson's supernatural tales, showcasing both his mastery of the genre and his interest in the otherworldly and the weird ways the human brain can distort reality.
Also included are 'The Body Snatcher', the chilling tale of an avenging ghost; 'Olalla', one of the great horror stories in the English language and possibly one of the best werewolf stories ever written, and 'The Waif Woman', in which Stevenson tries to recreate the style of an Icelandic saga and explore the destructive effects of greed.
Contents: 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', 'Markheim', 'Thrawn Janet', 'Olalla', 'The Bottle Imp', 'The Isle of Voices', 'The Body Snatcher', 'The Waif Woman'
ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
Supernatural Tales features in the following genres: Classic horror and ghost stories, Shorter Reads
Supernatural Tales is available in Paperback
Supernatural Tales was written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Alma Books an imprint of Alma Books COMMIS
Supernatural Tales has 256 pages
£8.09