John Kendrick Bangs
5 books
About the Author
John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American author, editor, and humorist renowned for his witty contributions to late 19th and early 20th-century literature. Born in Yonkers, New York, he graduated from Columbia College and began his career as an editor at Scribner's Magazine and Harper's Magazine, where he honed his satirical voice. Bangs excelled in blending humor with the supernatural, creating memorable tales that poked fun at ghosts, witches, and the macabre. His anthology Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics compiles a treasure trove of eerie classics, including Black Magic, Sweeney Todd, The Vampyre, Dracula, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and Frankenstein, showcasing his curatorial eye for the chilling and bizarre. Beyond anthologies, Bangs authored satirical novels and short stories that continue to delight readers with their clever twists on the occult.
Common genres
Writing style
witty
satirical
humorous
Books by John Kendrick Bangs
