Genre of fiction featuring supernatural elements

concept

A man reading a novel with an affecting plot to his wife and daughters. Drawing, ca. 1810 (?).

A young woman is sitting in a chair reading a story which has made her nervous. Engraving by R. Graves after R.W. Buss.

A lady telling a gripping story to young women and children. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1785, after J. Opie.

Kindred spirits on the roof : the complete collection / presented by Hachi Ito, Aya Fumio, Toitentsu, & Liar-Soft ; translation, Amy Osteraas ; adaptation, David Liederman.

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Ghost stories

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Images referencing Ghost stories

Works from the collections

Kindred spirits on the roof : the complete collection / presented by Hachi Ito, Aya Fumio, Toitentsu, & Liar-Soft ; translation, Amy Osteraas ; adaptation, David Liederman.

A young woman is sitting in a chair reading a story which has made her nervous. Engraving by R. Graves after R.W. Buss.

A lady telling a gripping story to young women and children. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1785, after J. Opie.

A man reading a novel with an affecting plot to his wife and daughters. Drawing, ca. 1810 (?).