The Cock and Anchor

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's "The Cock and Anchor" is a masterful tapestry of interconnected narratives that delve into themes of social class and the intricate web of human relationships in 19th-century Ireland. Through its richly woven prose and the author’s distinctive Gothic sensibility, the novel unfolds with a combination of humor and pathos, exploring the lives of its characters against a back...