Bog People
A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror
(Autor) Hollie Starling VariousUnleash the dark and delirious with this electrifying anthology of folk horror from some of Britain's most iconic working-class voices: Benjamin Myers, A.K. Blakemore, Natasha Carthew, Salena Godden, Emma Glass, Jenn Ashworth, Tom Benn, Mark Stafford, Daniel Draper and Hollie Starling A phonograph cylinder that plays on a loop for eternity, casting out ghostly spectres of violence; a centuries-old stew made of dismembered body parts; a bigoted woman working at an ossuary, the bones she watches over her only remaining friends; three siblings who set out to scatter their fathers' ashes, a man none of them could stand; and a hag stone sat in the pocket of a witch. Uncanny and unsettling, wild and wyrd, the ten stories in this collection showcase the best of folk horror. Set in and around England, they celebrate working-class culture and history, and, sharp as a guillotine blade, reveal the real monsters that stalk our green and pleasant land.
Hollie Starling
Various
Various is a collective pseudonym used by a group of anonymous authors who have produced a series of popular anthologies of short stories, poems, and essays. Their most notable work is the "Various Anthology," which has featured contributions from a diverse range of writers. The literary style of Various is eclectic, with a focus on showcasing a wide variety of voices and perspectives. Their contributions to literature include promoting diversity and inclusivity in the literary world by featuring works from underrepresented groups. Various has had a significant impact on the literary genre of anthologies, providing a platform for emerging writers to showcase their talent alongside established authors. Their most famous work, the "Various Anthology," continues to be a beloved and influential collection in the literary world.
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