Tales of Fantasy and Fact: Immerse yourself in a masterclass of classic Fantasy / Short Stories, where haunted houses, past-life visions, and ingenious illusions blur the line between the impossible and the real.

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.

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Lydbog: 19. april 2026