Associated Shades Books in Order
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The Associated Shades series by John Kendrick Bangs, published between 1895 and 1901, is a collection of fantasy works set primarily in an afterlife reminiscent of Hades. The series features a group of afterlife characters who engage in humorous and imaginative adventures, often involving travel, storytelling, and interactions with historical and mythological figures. Central to the series is a blend of fantasy and commentary on human nature, presented through a recurring setting of the Styx and its surrounding realms.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1895 · John Kendrick Bangs
House-Boat on the Styx is an 1895 novel by John Kendrick Bangs. The souls of the dead must cross the Styx to pass into a Hades-like afterworld; in…
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Buy on Amazon1897 · John Kendrick Bangs
The Pursuit of the House-Boat is an 1897 novel by John Kendrick Bangs. It is the second book in a series that features the Associated Shades, a group…
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Buy on Amazon1899 · John Kendrick Bangs
The Enchanted Type-Writer is a collection of short stories by John Kendrick Bangs, published in 1899. It includes illustrations by Peter Newell.…
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Buy on Amazon1901 · John Kendrick Bangs
Mr. Munchausen is a 1901 novel by John Kendrick Bangs, written in the style that came to be known as Bangsian fantasy. It is the fourth book of…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Associated Shades books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “A House-Boat on the Styx”. Start with “A House-Boat on the Styx.”
How many books are in the Associated Shades series?
We list 4 books by John Kendrick Bangs , published between 1895–1901.
Where can I buy the Associated Shades books?
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