Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author best known for his influential works in the genres of Gothic and mystery fiction. Born in Dublin, Le Fanu began his writing career as a journalist before transitioning to fiction. He gained recognition for his ghost stories, including the classic "Carmilla," which is often cited as a pioneering work in vampire fiction. Le Fanu's atmospheric and psychological narratives continue to be admired for their ability to invoke a sense of terror and suspense. His works have had a lasting impact on the horror genre and continue to be celebrated today.

You will think me cruel, very selfish, but love is always se

You will think me cruel, very selfish, but love is always selfish; the more ardent the more selfish. How jealous I am you cannot know. You must come with me, loving me, to death; or else hate me, and still come with me, and hating me through death and after. There is no such word as indifference in my apathetic nature.

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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