You know Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' — but she also wrote these terrifying tales
Summary
The NPR article discusses a collection of stories by Daphne du Maurier. While her novel "Rebecca" is well-known, the article highlights her other macabre tales that showcase her talent in creating eerie atmospheres. The collection, titled "After Midnight," features 13 stories introduced by Stephen King.Key Facts
- "Rebecca" is Daphne du Maurier's most famous novel, noted for its opening sentence.
- A new collection called "After Midnight" features 13 of her lesser-known stories.
- Stephen King, a renowned horror author, introduces the collection.
- The short story "The Birds" inspired a famous film by Alfred Hitchcock.
- The setting in du Maurier's stories often acts as a malevolent character.
- "The Birds" takes place in Cornwall, different from Hitchcock's movie setting.
- Another story, "The Breakthrough," involves a secretive coastal facility and reflects du Maurier's themes of unsettling changes.
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