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Dorothy K. Haynes

    Dorothy K. Haynes était une auteure dont l'œuvre était ancrée dans ses expériences personnelles et une profonde compréhension de la condition humaine. Son écriture puisait souvent dans les thèmes du foyer, de la perte et de la résilience, reflétant le parcours de sa propre vie. Haynes s'est concentrée sur la capture de la profondeur émotionnelle de ses personnages et l'exploration de leur vie intérieure. Son style littéraire se caractérisait par sa sincérité et son empathie, permettant aux lecteurs de se connecter profondément à ses récits.

    Haste Ye Back
    The Weird Tales of Dorothy K. Haynes
    • The Weird Tales of Dorothy K. Haynes

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This collected works showcases the writings of a neglected master of weird fiction, featuring previously unpublished stories from the author's archive. Accompanied by an introduction from expert Craig Lamont and a foreword by Johnny Mains, the anthology is enriched with captivating illustrations by Mervyn Peake, highlighting the unique qualities of Haynes' storytelling. This definitive edition aims to bring renewed attention to the author's contributions to the genre.

      The Weird Tales of Dorothy K. Haynes
    • First published in 1973, Haste Ye Back is a lively and intimate portrayal of Aberlour Orphanage in Banffshire, where Dorothy K. Haynes (1918-1987) spent four formative years in her childhood. Best known as a writer of gothic and supernatural fiction, here Haynes's vivid imagination brings to life the residents, caretakers and stories of the institution that irrevocably shaped her.In this new edition, the complete text of Haste Ye Back is reprinted alongside additional material by Haynes: three previously unpublished reminiscences on Aberlour Orphanage, and 'The Head', the winner of the 1947 Tom-Gallon Trust Award and a fine example of the author's haunting short fiction. Opening with a fresh and considered look at Haynes's life and work, this volume re-introduces a long-neglected writer of striking originality.

      Haste Ye Back