Man-size in Marble and Other Grim Tales by E. Nesbit (Paperback)

Main Description

Step into the unsettling imagination of E. Nesbit with Man-size in Marble and Other Grim Tales, a collection of chilling short stories from an author best known for her much-loved children's classics.

Behind her familiar tales of childhood adventure lies a darker literary world filled with ghostly encounters, strange happenings and disturbing secrets. From the eerie atmosphere of Man-size in Marble to stories exploring fear, obsession and the unexplained, Nesbit's supernatural fiction reveals her remarkable talent for creating unease from seemingly ordinary circumstances.

Selected and introduced by Stephen Carver, this Wordsworth edition brings together Nesbit's short horror and weird fiction, including her 1893 collection Grim Tales in its entirety. It offers a fascinating introduction to a lesser-known side of one of Britain's most distinctive writers.

Why Customers Buy It

✓ A fascinating collection of classic supernatural short stories
✓ Atmospheric tales that blend everyday life with the uncanny
✓ An opportunity to discover E. Nesbit beyond her children's fiction
✓ Ideal for readers who enjoy traditional ghost stories and Gothic literature
✓ An affordable addition to a classic horror or short-story collection

Mystery & Supernatural Edition Details

✓ Paperback edition from Wordsworth's Mystery & Supernatural series
✓ Distinctive illustrated cover design
✓ Collection of classic ghost stories and supernatural fiction
✓ Selected and introduced by Stephen Carver

Book Details

Author - E. Nesbit
Series - Wordsworth Mystery & Supernatural
Format - Paperback
Pages - 384
Published - 1 May 2025
Selected and Introduced by - Stephen Carver

About the Author

Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) was an English author celebrated for children's classics including The Railway Children and Five Children and It. Alongside her imaginative writing for younger readers, she produced an extensive body of supernatural fiction, exploring ghosts, psychological fears and the darker aspects of human experience.

Continue Your Reading

If you enjoy E. Nesbit's unsettling tales, discover Dracula by Bram Stoker, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for more enduring supernatural classics. Explore our wider Classic Literature collection for atmospheric fiction and timeless stories from celebrated authors.