The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist by J. D. Beresford
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"The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist" by J. D. Beresford is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This book falls within the genre of supernatural fiction, exploring themes of psychical research and skepticism towards paranormal phenomena. It centers on the intersection of human understanding and the unknown, particularly addressing the complexities of communication between our world and the world beyond. The story follows a psychical researcher
who becomes embroiled in the Slipperton case, a perplexing incident involving poltergeist activity that affected the lives of Edgar Slipperton and his wife. As the researcher investigates the strange occurrences in their home—ranging from misplaced items to disturbances in the night—he encounters a curious elemental spirit that challenges his understanding of reality, existence, and the nature of life after death. Through a series of dialogues, the researcher and the spirit delve into their contrasting perspectives on existence, leading to an insightful yet frustrating examination of knowledge, belief, and the limits of understanding between different planes of existence. Ultimately, the book raises profound questions about what can be known and understood, leaving characters—and readers—reflecting on their beliefs regarding life, death, and the beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Psychical Researcher's Tale - The Sceptical Poltergeist From "The New Decameron", Volume III. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Parapsychology -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22479 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22479-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 4, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 201 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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