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Green Tea

Green Tea

ClassicsGothic
Pages
116
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

A respected scholar finds his life unraveling after he begins to experience disturbing visions, which he attributes to his consumption of green tea. As the apparitions grow more vivid and menacing, he struggles to discern between reality and hallucination. This classic tale explores the fragile line between sanity and madness, leaving readers to question the true source of his torment.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MysteriousDarkAtmospheric
Unreliable Narrator

Genres

Classics Gothic Horror Psychological Horror Fantasy Psychological Thriller

Authors

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C. S. Fritz

C. S. Fritz writes a range of stories, from the collections Green Tea and Good Night Tales to the adventures of Cottonmouth and the River and Cottonmouth and the Great Gift. Their work also includes the distinct A Fig for All the Devils.

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Sheridan Le Fanu

Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 – 7 February 1873), best known as Sheridan Le Fanu, was an Irish writer of Gothic tales, mystery novels, and horror fiction. He was a leading ghost story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories". Three of his best-known works are Uncle Silas, Carmilla, and The House by the Churchyard. **S...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Green Tea connected to other works by Le Fanu?

    Green Tea is one of Le Fanu's most famous supernatural tales and is often grouped with his other short ghost stories, showcasing his distinctive style of psychological horror and the uncanny.

  • Does Green Tea have any notable adaptations?

    This novella has been adapted into various forms, including radio dramas and television productions, reflecting its enduring influence as a classic of Victorian ghost fiction.