Ghostly Figures

From Sylvia Plath’s depictions of the Holocaust as a group of noncohering “bits” to AIDS elegies’ assertions that the dead posthumously persist in ghostly form and Susan Howe’s insistence that the past can be conveyed only through juxtaposed “scraps,” the condition of being too late is one that haunts post-World War II American poetry. This is a poetry saturated with temporal delay, partial recollection of the past, and the revelation that memory itself is accessible only in obstructed and manipulated ways. These postwar poems do not merely describe the condition of lateness: they enact it literally and figuratively by distorting chronology, boundary, and syntax, by referring to events indirectly, and by binding the condition of lateness to the impossibility of verifying the past. The speakers of these poems often indicate that they are too late by repetitively chronicling distorted events, refusing closure or resolution, and forging ghosts out of what once was tangible. Ghostly Figures contends that this poetics of belatedness, along with the way it is bound to questions of poetic making, is a central, if critically neglected, force in postwar American poetry. Discussing works by Sylvia Plath, Adrienne Rich, Jorie Graham, Susan Howe, and a group of poets responding to the AIDS epidemic, Ann Keniston draws on and critically assesses trauma theory and psychoanalysis, as well as earlier discussions of witness, elegy, lyric trope and figure, postmodernism, allusion, and performance, to define the ghosts that clearly dramatize poetics of belatedness throughout the diverse poetry of post–World War II America.

Embark on a spine-tingling journey into the world of "Halloween Horrors: 100 Ghostly Tales for Brave Kids." From the eerie glow of jack-o'-lanterns to the mysterious whispers of the night, this collection of gentle horror stories is sure to send shivers down your spine while still capturing the magic of Halloween. Join brave protagonists as they navigate haunted pumpkin patches, encounter ghostly trick-or-treaters, and unravel the secrets of witch's spells. From spooky graveyards to phantom puppet shows, each story is a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and excitement. Whether you dare to explore a shadowy corn maze or uncover the mysteries of an enchanted forest, these tales will enchant and delight young readers who are ready for a hair-raising Halloween experience like no other. Get ready to be spellbound by this bewitching book that celebrates the spirit of Halloween with a delightful mix of ghostly encounters and gentle chills. It's a must-read for those seeking a dose of spooky fun and a touch of magic in the enchanting world of Halloween.

Looking for the truth behind rumors of a haunted gully in the Australian Outback, Lark, a photographer, and Lani, a PhD. researcher, quickly find themselves entangled in tribal Aboriginal beliefs. No strangers to the supernatural, Lark and Lani never expected that they would meet Annie, a part-Aboriginal angel who wants to defeat the Gully Ghost. As Lark begins showing signs of unusual powers himself, the two find themselves drawn deeper into the dark secrets of the Gully Phenomenon. Along with a Vatican investigator with a penchant for the occult, Lark and Lani join forces with Annie on a dangerous mission that will take them from the arid expanses of the Outback to the walled enclave of Vatican City in this thrilling paranormal adventure. Author A. S. Finney is an accomplished writer who has written numerous stories and short plays with paranormal themes. He works for a multinational company in the Australian construction industry and lives in Sydney, Australia with his wife and two children. A sequel to Gully Ghost, entitled Earth Angels, is currently in the works. Gully Ghost is his first novel.

Haunting ancient cemeteries and primitive landmarks as well as modern apartment complexes and highway sides, ghosts and restless spirits abound. This volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore offers a delightful—and somewhat spooky—look into the darker side of the south and central areas of the Sunshine State. Explore fortress ruins in New Smyrna Beach, and keep an eye out for mysterious shadows and dark figures in the nearby forest; visit the island of Islamorada, where the ghostly remains of Flagler's railway rumble over tracks destroyed in the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane; and, if you're especially brave, walk through the eerie corridors of the mausoleum in Myrtle Hill Cemetery near Tampa, where you are sure to hear whispers from the dead or the muffled echoes of a music box. Delve into the unknown with Greg Jenkins as he examines the history, legend, and paranormal rationale behind strange occurrences in many of south and central Florida's haunted locations. Get a fresh look at some of the state's most famous ghost stories and learn never-before-heard tales of the strange and the supernatural as you take a trip through Haunted Florida. The second volume of Florida's Ghostly Legends and Haunted Folklore, covering north Florida and St. Augustine, is also available. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Ghost Movies in Southeast Asia and Beyond explores ghost movies, one of the most popular film genres in East and Southeast Asia, by focusing on movie narratives, the cultural contexts of their origins and audience reception.

This carefully crafted ebook: "30+ GHOSTLY TALES - Sheridan Le Fanu Edition: Madam Crowl's Ghost, Carmilla, The Ghost and the Bonesetter, Schalken the Painter, The Haunted Baronet, The Familiar, Green Tea…” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories". Table of Contents: Green Tea The Familiar Mr Justice Harbottle Carmilla The Ghost and the Bone-Setter The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh The Drunkard's Dream Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family The Haunted Baronet Madam Crowl's Ghost Squire Toby's Will Dickon the Devil The Child That Went with the Fairies The White Cat of Drumgunniol An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street Ghost Stories of Chapelizod Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling Sir Dominick's Bargain Ultor de Lacy The Vision of Tom Chuff Stories of Lough Guir The Evil Guest Laura Silver Bell The Murdered Cousin The Mysterious Lodger An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House The Dead Sexton A Debt of Honor Haunted Pichon and Sons, of the Croix Rousse The Spirit's Whisper What Was It?

Ghost stories from Northwest Florida have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky beaches and piers of Panama City! Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Panama City forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!