Patrick Delany (1686–1768)
Auteur van The House that fell from the Sky
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Werken van Patrick Delany
Fifteen sermons upon social duties 2 exemplaren
Observations upon Lord Orrey's remarks on the life and writings of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Containing several singular… (1754) 2 exemplaren
The poems of Patrick Delany comprising also poems about him by Jonathan Swift, Thomas Sheridan, and other friends and… (2006) 2 exemplaren
An historical account of the life and reign of David, King of Israel : interspersed with various conjectures,… 2 exemplaren
Revelation examined with candour 1 exemplaar
Five Faces Of Fear 1 exemplaar
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Algemene kennis
- Geboortedatum
- 1686
- Overlijdensdatum
- 1768-05-06
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- Ireland
- Land (voor op de kaart)
- Ireland
- Woonplaatsen
- Dublin, Ireland
- Opleiding
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Beroepen
- cleric
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- Werken
- 15
- Ook door
- 1
- Leden
- 70
- Populariteit
- #248,179
- Waardering
- 4.0
- Besprekingen
- 6
- ISBNs
- 10
Patrick Delaney’s “Witch 13” is a delight. The story and plot are great examples of the horror genre. There is this sense of dread prevalent throughout the text. No one feels like they have plot armor. Plus, he’s not afraid to be morbid.
The prose reads a little like a noir detective novel at times. Delaney is willing to go deep into the thoughts of the characters to give you a sense of them. He is willing to use memories to flesh out character motivations and uses his prose to build the atmosphere in the tale.
“Witch 13” was a fun and creepy read. Worth a look for any horror fan or anyone who wants a break from the manufactured holiday cheerfulness. I look forward to seeing where Delaney goes from here.… (meer)