{"product_id":"the-willows","title":"The Willows","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why some places make your soul tremble, even when nothing moves? In The Willows, Algernon Blackwood crafts one of the most unsettling and psychologically profound tales in supernatural literature. Set in the desolate floodplains of the Danube, the novella follows two travelers on a canoeing expedition who stumble upon a secluded island covered in endless, whispering willows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs night falls, they realize they are not alone—and that the willows are far more than mere trees. This isn’t a ghost story. It’s an exploration of unseen forces, alien to human understanding, that dwell beneath the veil of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark of weird fiction, The Willows is a masterclass in atmosphere, dread, and spiritual terror that profoundly influenced authors like H.P. Lovecraft, who called it “the finest supernatural tale in English literature.” This modern edition preserves Blackwood’s poetic prose while enhancing its accessibility for contemporary readers, making it a perfect entry point for lovers of eerie, thought-provoking horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll discover in this modern edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Atmosphere of Existential Dread – Enter a setting where the natural world pulses with a strange, incomprehensible intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Story of Isolation and Cosmic Terror – Witness the psychological unraveling of two men as they confront forces far beyond their grasp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Masterpiece of Literary Horror – Ranked among the most influential tales in supernatural fiction, and revered by literary icons from Lovecraft to Borges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Modern, Reader-Friendly Format – Faithful to the original, yet formatted to suit today’s literary tastes without losing Blackwood’s lyrical style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":58289350672732,"sku":"LOA-C1214-EB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook — Coming soon","offer_id":58289350705500,"sku":"LOA-C1214-AU","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":58289350738268,"sku":"LOA-C1214-PB","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":58289350771036,"sku":"LOA-C1214-HC","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/1214_The_Willows__standard__ebook__pages-70__trim-6x9in__1800x2700px.jpg?v=1784150377","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/fr\/products\/the-willows","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}