The Beetle
The Beetle by Richard Marsh is a reprint edition published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on April 7, 2020. This 400-page work presents a classic of gothic horror, originally published in 1897, that introduces readers to Robert Holt, an out-of-work clerk who encounters a fantastical creature with supernatural powers. The narrative unfolds as this creature, capable of transforming between human and beetle forms, wreaks havoc on young middle-class Britons, offering a chilling exploration of themes related to revenge and the societal crises of late imperial England.
Readers will find a tale that delves into the realms of fantasy, horror, and the occult, as it intertwines elements of mystery and the supernatural. The Beetle invites exploration of its dark journey through a unique lens, showcasing the struggles and fears of its time. This edition also features an introduction by bestselling author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, enhancing the context of Marsh’s work within the gothic tradition.
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“A fun new way to encounter the spine-tinglers of yesteryear.” –Booklist
A horror classic for the modern reader, presented by the Horror Writers Association.
Rediscover the classic and come face-to-face with a creature “born of neither god nor man”
First published in 1897, Richard Marsh’s classic work of gothic horror, The Beetle, opens with Robert Holt, an out-of-work clerk seeking shelter in an abandoned house. He comes face to face with a fantastical creature with supernatural and hypnotic powers; a creature who can transform at will between its human and beetle forms and who wrecks havoc when he preys on young middle-class Britons.
Featuring an introduction by bestselling author Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, the Haunted Library Horror Classics edition of The Beetle is a tale of revenge that takes the reader on a dark journey, one that explores the crisis of late imperial England through a fantastical and horrific lens.
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