The Shunned House
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 11,045 words
- Reading time
- 55 min
- Chapters
- 4
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2010
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This horror story follows a narrator investigating a mysterious, long abandoned house in Rhode Island. Written in the early twentieth century, the text uses formal and academic vocabulary that reflects an older style of writing. The sentences are often long and complex, containing many descriptive clauses and historical references. You will encounter challenging adjectives and specific terminology related to local history. This book is a demanding read for those who prefer straightforward prose, as the language is dense and atmospheric.
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Subjects
- Horror tales, American
- Haunted houses -- Fiction
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