Wadsworth Camp
Wadsworth Camp was an American author known for his contributions to the genre of mystery and detective fiction in the early 20th century. His works often featured intricate plots and psychological depth, reflecting the complexities of human nature and societal norms. Camp's most notable novels include 'The Guarded Heights,' 'The Abandoned Room,' and 'The Gray Mask,' each showcasing his ability to weave suspenseful narratives that captivated readers of his time. 'The Abandoned Room,' in particular, is recognized for its innovative use of a locked-room mystery, a hallmark of the genre that would influence future writers.
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View all 2 quotes“Thus thought I, as by night I readOf the great army of the dead,The trenches cold and damp,The starved and frozen camp,--The wounded from the battle-plain,In dreary hospitals of pain,The cheerless corridors,The cold and stony floors.Lo! in that house of miseryA lady with a lamp I seePass through the glimmering gloomAnd flit from room to room.And slow, as in a dream of bliss,The speechless sufferer turns to kissHer shadow, as it fallsUpon the darkening walls.””
“Were half the power that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestowed on camps and courts Given to redeem the human mind from error, There were no need of arsenals or forts.””
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