Harriet Prescott Spofford
Harriet Prescott Spofford was a prolific New England writer who combined Gothic atmosphere with rich sensory description in her stories. Her sensationalist fiction prefigured the psychological intensity of later American Gothic.
Works
- Sir Rohan's GhostGothic novella featuring a spectral haunting and mystery in an Irish estate
- AzarianNovel of passion and self-discovery set against opulent Mediterranean landscapes
- The Amber GodsStory of love and jealousy centered on prized amber jewels and dark secrets
- A Scarlet Poppy
- New England LegendsCollection of folktales and legends from New England folklore and history