A Comedy of Terrors (1872)

A Comedy of Terrors is a novel written by James DeMille and published in 1872. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of travelers who embark on a journey across Europe. The main character, Ralph Keene, is a young American who joins the group and becomes embroiled in a series of comical and terrifying events.The group of travelers includes a wealthy Englishman, a French artist, an Italian count, and a German professor. They encounter a variety of strange and dangerous situations, including a haunted castle, a mad scientist, and a band of robbers. Along the way, they also experience romance, betrayal, and friendship.DeMille's writing style is humorous and witty, and he uses satire and parody to poke fun at the conventions of Victorian society. The novel is also notable for its use of Gothic elements, such as eerie settings and supernatural occurrences.Overall, A Comedy of Terrors is an entertaining and engaging novel that combines adventure, humor, and horror. It is a classic of Victorian literature and has remained popular with readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.