Sheridan Le Fanu 
Purcell Papers 

The Purcell Papers is a comprehensive collection of Sheridan Le Fanu’s early short stories, and they reflect his interest in Irish folklore, as well as his burgeoning fascination with the supernatural. Some of the tales have a charming, humorous tone, while others are characterized by the spine-chilling twists and turns that would later launch Le Fanu to the top of the gothic horror genre.