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The Dark Other

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    The Dark Other is a horror and Victorian science fiction novel by Stanley G. Weinbaum. Readers will find themes of multiple personality.

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    About The Dark Other

    "The Dark Other" by Stanley G. Weinbaum is a horror novel written in the 1920s and published in 1950. Patricia Lane falls in love with Nicholas Devine, a gentle writer who undergoes terrifying transformations, becoming cold and menacing. When Devine's sudden personality changes escalate into violence, Patricia seeks help from psychologist Dr. Carl Horker. What follows is a chilling mystery that blurs the line between psychological horror and the supernatural, leading to a shocking medical discovery.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Horror tales
    • Psychological fiction
    • Multiple personality

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    Who wrote The Dark Other?

    The Dark Other was written by Stanley G. Weinbaum.

    What genre is The Dark Other?

    It is usually shelved as Horror, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Dark Other free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Dark Other?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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