“How marvellously lie our anxieties, in filmy layers, one over the other! Take away that which has lain on the upper surface for so long - the care of cares - the only one, as it seemed to you, between your soul and the radiance of Heaven - and straight you find a new stratum there.”
Quote by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh
Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh is a 19th-century novel that delves into the lives of the Bartram-Haugh family, revealing secrets and deceit. The story unfolds as the protagonist uncovers the dark truths behind his family's seemingly perfect life. more
Author
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer known for his Gothic novels and horror stories, whose works have had a profound impact on literature. more
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