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Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (/ ˈ l ɛ f ən. j uː /; 28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales, mystery novels, and horror fiction. He was a leading ghost story writer of his time, central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era . [3]
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- Eleanor, Emma, Thomas, George
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- 7 February 1873 (aged 58), Dublin, Ireland
Mar 21, 2024 · Sheridan Le Fanu (born Aug. 28, 1814, Dublin, Ire.—died Feb. 7, 1873, Dublin) was an Irish writer of ghost stories and mystery novels, celebrated for his ability to evoke the ominous atmosphere of a haunted house.
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Learn about the life and work of the influential Gothic and Sensational writer from Dublin, who explored themes of madness, criminality, sexuality and the supernatural. Discover his best-known stories, such as 'Carmilla', 'Green Tea' and 'The Wyvern Mystery', and their impact on later literature and film.
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was the leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era.
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- August 28, 1814
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- February 7, 1873
A biography of the novelist and journalist Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–73), who wrote ghost stories, historical novels, and political commentary. Learn about his family background, education, career, political views, and literary achievements.
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Aug 28, 2014 · Le Fanu and the Weird Turn of the Ghost Story. Today is the Sheridan Le Fanu bicentenary: this key figure in the Irish ghost story was born on 28 August 1814. We thought, then, this would be the perfect time to go all ghostly on you.
Feb 7, 2023 · When Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, who died 150 years ago today, published his Gothic thriller Uncle Silas in 1864, he was already a successful writer and publisher.
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