Written in 1934 by Karen Blixen (1885-1962), using the pseudonym Isak Dinesen, "Seven Gothic Tales" is a collection of short stories set mostly in the nineteenth century and being concerned with aristocracy; breeding and legitimacy; and self-delusion; and combine romantic and supernatural elements with subtle narrative irony. It was published three years before her memoir "Out of Africa". The stories in this collection are: Deluge at Norderney The Old Chevalier The Monkey The Roads round Pisa The Supper at Elsinore The Dreamers The Poet

Baroness Karen Christenze von Blixen-Finecke (née Dinesen; 17 April 1885 7 September 1962) was a Danish author who wrote works in Danish and English. She is best known under her pen names Isak Dinesen, used in English-speaking countries, and Tania Blixen, used in German-speaking countries.