Where does reality end and imagination begin?
In Tales of Fantasy and Fact, Brander Matthews weaves an intricate tapestry of the strange, the spooky, and the supremely clever. From a man plunged into past-life regressions via glowing Japanese crystals and ancient coin-buttons, to an American homeowner playing matchmaker for two warring poltergeists in a haunted Salem estate, these stories traverse the entire spectrum of human wonder. Prepare to encounter baffling mysteries, mathematical riddles told over a roaring fire, and corporate espionage solved with theatrical flair.
Why you will love this audiobook:
Fans of classic Fantasy / Short Stories will be utterly captivated by Matthews's pioneering blend of ghostly phenomena and rational puzzle-solving. If you crave clever mysteries, paranormal encounters, and atmospheric late-19th-century fiction, this anthology delivers. From gripping historical illusions to humorous urban fantasies, this audiobook serves up a feast of gothic tropes, clever detectives, and whimsical ghosts wrapped in masterful Victorian storytelling.
Brander Matthews was an influential American author, literary critic, and the first full-time professor of dramatic literature in the United States. His wit and structural ingenuity laid foundational work for modern speculative fiction and the classic short story format.
