Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Best Ghost Story 18 from 1800-1849 is Monos and Daimonos by Edward Bulwer-Lytton


18th Best Ghost Short Story

1800-1849


Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) is known in supernatural circles for penning one of the greatest ghost stories of the nineteenth century: "The Haunted and Haunters." This scary story is not in consideration for this countdown of the best ghost short stories from 1800-1849, however, as it was published in 1857. H.P. Lovecraft called it "one of the best short haunted house tales ever." But enough about "The Haunted and Haunters."





Bulwer-Lytton's second best ghost story is Monos and Daimonos, which floats in at 18 on the countdown. It was published in 1830. The horror story involves a shipwreck, a murder and . . . well . . . a relentless ghost set out for revenge. I hope you enjoy it!


Read my new book: The Best Ghost Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Ghost Anthology  



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