At the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas E-Book

Paul Heyse

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Abenteuer, Thriller, Horror
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Beschreibung

Paul Heyse's "At the Ghost Hour: The House of the Unbelieving Thomas" is a masterful exploration of the mystical intersections between belief and doubt, enveloped in a rich, atmospheric prose style that reflects the symbolic complexities of the late 19th-century European literary landscape. The narrative weaves a tapestry of intricate character studies, focusing on Thomas, who grapples with his skepticism amidst eerie, ghostly encounters that challenge his understanding of faith and reality. Heyse's characteristic blend of realism and supernatural elements evokes a sense of existential introspection, keeping readers enraptured within the nuanced dynamics of belief and the haunting shadows of the past. Paul Heyse, a Nobel laureate, was deeply influenced by the cultural currents of his time, including Romanticism and early modernism. His profound interest in psychological depth and moral ambiguity found its expression in this work as he sought to examine the human condition against the backdrop of philosophical and theological introspection. Heyse's command of language and ability to infuse his narratives with philosophical inquiry draw readers into the emotional turmoil and complexity of his characters' lives. "At the Ghost Hour" is a compelling read for those fascinated by the interplay of faith and doubt, as well as the supernatural undertones that challenge our perceptions of reality. This haunting tale invites readers to confront their own beliefs, making it a noteworthy addition to the canon of literary explorations questioning the nature of belief in a world fraught with uncertainties.

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Paul Heyse

At the Ghost Hour. The House of the Unbelieving Thomas

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4057664564412

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TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF

PAUL HEYSE

FRANCIS A. VAN SANTFORD

WITH DECORATIONS BY ALICE C. MORSE

NEW YORK

DODD, MEAD & COMPANY

MDCCCXCIV

THE HOUSE OF THE UNBELIEVING THOMAS

TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN OF

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PAUL HEYSE

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BY

FRANCIS A. VAN SANTFORD

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WITH DECORATIONS BY ALICE C. MORSE

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NEW YORK

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DODD, MEAD & COMPANY

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MDCCCXCIV

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THE HOUSE OF THE UNBELIEVING THOMAS

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In a provincial town of northern Germany there is a street in which the ancient, high-gabled houses bear, inscribed in Gothic letters, upon the lintels of their doors or upon little sandstone tablets, such honorable or fanciful names as "The Good Shepherd," "Noah's Dove," "The Palms of Peace," "The Rose of Sharon," and underneath, the date of their erection.

In former days this street had been one of the main arteries of the city, whose staid, orthodox inhabitants coveted inward spiritual illumination rather than the light and air which penetrate from without. Since then new generations had arisen, fired with the spirit of aggressive enlightenment, and the importance of these old families, content with the stray sunbeams that made their way over the tall roofs, had declined perceptibly. One by one, they had died off behind their "Palms of Peace" and their "Roses of Sharon," and had made way for the bustling children of the new era, whose light and cheerful dwellings sprang up around the dingy old street.

From one of the houses, which had grown almost black under the storms of three centuries, the street had received its name. Upon a block of stone above the wide entrance there were cut, in letters so weather-worn as to be scarcely legible, these words: "The Unbelieving Thomas, 1534." From this, the street had been christened Thomas Lane--a title which it still bears, though, only in official documents and on the map of the city. In common parlance it had been known for more than fifty years as "Ghosts' Lane"--again because of that same ancient building which was responsible for its correct name. For every one knew that the house of "The Unbelieving Thomas" was haunted; and even the most cold-blooded free-thinkers of the town could not escape a slight shiver when business forced them to tread the neglected pavement of this street.