Patrick Delany (1686–1768)
Autor(a) de The House that fell from the Sky
About the Author
Obras de Patrick Delany
Fifteen sermons upon social duties 2 cópias
Observations upon Lord Orrey's remarks on the life and writings of Dr. Jonathan Swift. Containing several singular… (1754) 2 cópias
The poems of Patrick Delany comprising also poems about him by Jonathan Swift, Thomas Sheridan, and other friends and… (2006) 2 cópias
Revelation examined with candour. Or, A fair enquiry into the sense and use of the several revelations expresly… 1 exemplar(es)
A Long History of a short Session of a certain Parliament, in a certain Kingdom. [By Richard Helsham and Patrick… 1 exemplar(es)
An historical account of the life and reign of David King of Israel. In four books. Interspersed with various… 1 exemplar(es)
Reflections upon polygamy, : and the encouragement given to that practice in the scriptures of the Old Testament. 1 exemplar(es)
Revelation examined with candour 1 exemplar(es)
Five Faces Of Fear 1 exemplar(es)
Associated Works
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Data de nascimento
- 1686
- Data de falecimento
- 1768-05-06
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- Ireland
- País (para mapa)
- Ireland
- Locais de residência
- Dublin, Ireland
- Educação
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Ocupação
- cleric
Membros
Resenhas
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Associated Authors
Estatísticas
- Obras
- 15
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 68
- Popularidade
- #253,411
- Avaliação
- 4.1
- Resenhas
- 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.… (mais)