Supernatural in Modern English Fiction

012 - Chapter VI The Supernatural in Folk-Tales

48 min · 3. März 2026
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Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

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Episode 014 - Chapter VIII Conclusion Cover

014 - Chapter VIII Conclusion

Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

3. März 202651 min
Episode 013 - Chapter VII Supernatural Science Cover

013 - Chapter VII Supernatural Science

Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

3. März 202655 min
Episode 012 - Chapter VI The Supernatural in Folk-Tales Cover

012 - Chapter VI The Supernatural in Folk-Tales

Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

3. März 202648 min
Episode 011 - Chapter V Supernatural Life Part 2 Cover

011 - Chapter V Supernatural Life Part 2

Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

3. März 202644 min
Episode 010 - Chapter V Supernatural Life Part 1 Cover

010 - Chapter V Supernatural Life Part 1

Dive into the eerie world of supernatural fiction with scholar Dorothy Scarborough, whose groundbreaking work offers the first comprehensive overview of this captivating genre. Originally crafted as her Ph.D. dissertation at Columbia University, Scarborough’s insights have earned widespread acclaim since its publication in 1917. Journey through the chilling landscapes of early gothic romances by authors like Walpole and Maturin, and explore the more contemporary tales of Henry James The Turn of the Screw and W.W. Jacobs The Monkeys Paw. Scarborough unravels the timeless allure of ghosts, witches, and other enigmatic beings, shedding light on humanitys enduring fascination with the supernatural throughout literary history. Join us as we uncover the secrets that make these stories resonate across generations. - Summary by Ben Tucker

3. März 202645 min