Hieroglyphic Tales: Fantasy Fiction, Gothic Literature (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 18th Century Historical Map Explore the wonders and magic of this unforgettable fantasy fiction and take an exhilarating step back in time! Hieroglyphic Tales by English author Horace Walpole is a collection of gothic literature short stories first published in 1785 in the United Kingdom. Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition. A celebrated fantasy fiction classic filled with unexpected tales. Sneak Peak ‘There was formerly a king, who had three daughters—that is, he would have had three, if he had had one more, but some how or other the eldest never was born. She was extremely handsome, had a great deal of wit, and spoke French in perfection, as all the authors of that age affirm, and yet none of them pretend that she ever existed. It is very certain that the two other princesses were far from beauties; the second had a strong Yorkshire dialect, and the youngest had bad teeth and but one leg, which occasioned her dancing very ill.’ Synopsis Bizarre, Satirical, Funny, and UnsettlingThese short tales are said to be the first surrealist writings in English and remain some of the strangest fiction in all literature. Walpole's Hieroglyphic Tales go against the fictional conventions of his day, beginning with a pretend preface claiming that the stories were "undoubtedly written a little before the creation of the world, and have ever since been preserved, by oral tradition, in the mountains of Crampcraggiri, an uninhabited island, not yet discovered." Walpole was also noted as stating these tales are "...mere whimsical trifles, written chiefly for private entertainment, and for private amusement... an attempt to vary the stale and beaten class of stories and novels, which, though works of invention, are almost always devoid of imagination...." A Stunning Reprint "A stunning reprint" At Ginger Classics, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author's publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title is one of the first surreal gothic collections of short stories. It will make an excellent gift to the classic fantasy fiction buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details Original 1785 text Fantasy Fiction Size 5 x 8 in Matte Cover Cream Paper