Gothic Fiction

Statement of Stella Maberly

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  • 1896 first published
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Published in 1896, Statement of Stella Maberly is a gothic fiction novel by F. Anstey.

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About Statement of Stella Maberly

From childhood Stella Maberly has been violently wilful and jealous, yet certain of her own superiority. She can be loving and friendly, but soon loses friends, when in the grip of her “demons” she acts with disdain and subtle cruelty, and then revels in the misery of her loneliness. Her paranoia results in tragedy for her best friend Evelyn, and Stella comes to believe that Evelyn is possessed by an evil spirit. In this statement Stella reflects on the events leading to her present situation...Was the evil imagined? Who was “possessed”? Is Stella to be blamed or pitied? This story can be seen from two viewpoints: do we take the words of the other characters literally at face value, or are we being influenced by Stella's interpretation? It’s fun to try interpreting from both angles! (Summary by Anne F)
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Who wrote Statement of Stella Maberly?

Statement of Stella Maberly was written by F. Anstey and first published in 1896.

What genre is Statement of Stella Maberly?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Statement of Stella Maberly?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 23 min.

What books are similar to Statement of Stella Maberly?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and The Yellow Wallpaper.

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