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Step into the enchanting world of Weird Tales, Volume 1, where the first collection of the famed Tales of Hoffman awaits. These captivating narratives blend fantasy with a touch of the supernatural, embodying the essence of Romanticism. Writers from this era sought to evoke a spectrum of emotions—wonder, love, horror, and everything in between. Hoffmann masterfully delves into these profound experiences, exploring their impact on creativity. While he occasionally stirs such emotions in his readers, he often takes a critical lens, satirizing the extremes of passion and infatuation. Join us ...

This is the podcast where we read, admire, and react to (and occasionally recoil in horror from!) the issue of Weird Tales magazine that was on the newsstands exactly 100 years ago this month. Join Non-Euclidian Kris, Cyclopean Kris, Cthonian Finn, and Darksome Marcus and as they read and talk about what’s changed in 100 years, what has aged well and what has absolutely NOT, and read hilarious classified ads for things like telekinesis training, pimple cream, over-the-counter abortifacients and mail-order .32 automatics. Join us!

In the glittering world of New York society, Katharine Lauderdale dreams of love and freedom, but her miserly father stands in her way. With her older sister having escaped their unhappy home through marriage, Katharine is determined to follow suit—yet her hopes of marrying her cousin and childhood sweetheart, Jack Ralston, are dashed when her father refuses to give his blessing. As tensions rise, desperate measures are needed, and the enigmatic Uncle Robert may hold the key to the young couples future. (Lynne Thompson)