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Penumbra No. 2 (2021): A Journal of Weird Fiction and Criticism

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Penumbra No. 2 (2021): A Journal of Weird Fiction and Criticism

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Editor's Note:
Cover art by George C. Cotronis. Cover design by Daniel V. Sauer. The second issue of Penumbra is highlighted by “Lost for Words,” a new story by Ramsey Campbell, the leading writer of weird and supernatural literature of our time. In addition, veteran writers Darrell Schweitzer and Mark Samuels contribute original tales. Among younger writers, Curtis M. Lawson presents a science fiction/horror hybrid; Katherine Kerestman pens a skillful tale of vampirism; Scott J. Couturier, Geoffrey Reiter, Scott Bradfield, and Shawn Phelps offer glimpses of terror and strangeness; and Manuel Arenas contributes a moving prose poem. The issue also includes, as its classic reprint, Algernon Blackwood’s first published weird tale. Among the articles in this issue, Martin Wangsgaard Jürgensen examines religiosity in the early tales of Lord Dunsany; James Goho analyzes the roots of terror in the work of Caitlín R. Kiernan; John C. Tibbetts studies weird elements in the oeuvre of acclaimed science fiction writer Greg Bear; S. T. Joshi presents a comprehensive account of the weird work of Guy de Maupassant; and other essays discuss William Hope Hodgson, vampire poetry, Clark Ashton Smith’s Hyperborea cycle, John Collier, and other subjects. Adam Bolivar, Wade German, Ann K. Schwader, Leigh Blackmore, Maxwell I. Gold, and Frank Coffman are among the poets included in this issue. In all, Penumbra No. 2 is a cornucopia of the bizarre in fiction, essays, and verse. TABLE OF CONTENTSEditorialFictionLost for Words / Ramsey CampbellA Green Shade / Geoffrey ReiterThe Interminable Abomination / Mark SamuelsThe Dream of a Dead Poet / Manuel ArenasQuiet / Shawn PhelpsMarkovia / Katherine KerestmanAll Kings and Princes Bow Down unto Me / Darrell SchweitzerA Grave at the End of the World / Curtis M. LawsonLike Vultures / Scott J. CouturierThe Holiday Transmission / Scott Bradfield NonfictionSpooky Action across Time: Caitlín R. Kiernan’s Fiction Disturbs Noël Carroll’s Philosophy of Horror / James GohoThe Almost-Nonhuman: Life and Death in Kelly Link, Carmen Maria Machado, and George Saunders / Mairead Drake“Music in the Blood”: Greg Bear and the Gothic Imagination / John C. TibbettsVampire Poetry / Kyla Lee WardGuy de Maupassant: Women, Madness, and the Horla / S. T. JoshiThe Fantastic / Guy de MaupassantFree Will vs. Love: John Collier and Brian McNaughton / David RoseA Matter of Belief: Further Thoughts on Lord Dunsany and Religion / Martin Wangsgaard Jürgensen“The Quest of Iranon” and Don Rodriguez: Two Exercises in the Picaresque / Cecelia Hopkins-DrewerIcy Portents of Doom: Clark Ashton Smith’s Hyperborean Cycle and the Polar Myth / Ian FettersHodgson, The Night Land, and William Morris / Lee Weinstein Classic ReprintA Mysterious House / Algernon Blackwood PoetryBorrowed Time / Ngo Binh Anh KhoaWhen Old Gods Rattle Chains / Adam BolivarNight Hags / Wade GermanThe Absence / Geoffrey ReiterWaiting in Carcosa / Ann K. SchwaderSumma Oblivia / Maxwell I. GoldBasilisk Eye / Leigh BlackmoreSad Steps Beneath the Silent Moon / Frank Coffman

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Edward Nguyen
Edward Nguyen October 01, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez August 01, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading."
Robert Smith
Robert Smith June 16, 2024
"A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Rebecca Williams
Rebecca Williams May 22, 2025
"Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading."
Paul Ramirez
Paul Ramirez October 05, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem."
Patricia Campbell
Patricia Campbell August 26, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
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