Strange Relics by Amara Thornton
Handheld Press presents a new classic short story anthology, combining the supernatural and archaeology. Archaeological historian Amara Thornton of the University of London, and archaeologist Katy Soar from the University of Winchester have curated stories of horror, ghosts, hauntings, and possession, all from archaeological excavation.
‘Ancient remains and ghostly narratives often coincide in the popular imagination, providing fruitful inspiration for chilling tales … an insightful introduction placing the stories within their historical context – from 19th-century tourism to wartime preoccupations and the evolution of archaeology itself – an absorbing and unsettling read’ – Current Archaeology
‘Even if they don’t cause sleepless nights, these stories offer plenty of food for thought about the ways in which survivals from the past have long provided inspiration for all manner of literary unpleasantness. An excellent introductory chapter by the editors discusses key themes and provides important context – in common with the sites and relics at the heart of these tales, the stories themselves are very much products of their time.’ – British Archaeology
‘Even if they don’t cause sleepless nights, these stories offer plenty of food for thought about the ways in which survivals from the past have long provided inspiration for all manner of literary unpleasantness. An excellent introductory chapter by the editors discusses key themes and provides important context – in common with the sites and relics at the heart of these tales, the stories themselves are very much products of their time.’ – British Archaeology
Amara Thornton is an archaeological historian at the Institute of Archaeology, University of London. Katy Soar is a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Winchester, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912766581 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912766582 |
| Title | Strange Relics |
| Author | Amara Thornton |
| Series | Handheld Weirds Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Handheld Press |
| Year published | 2022-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 195 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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