This short story collection, published in its first Italian edition in 1989, presents a selection of tales by Walter de la Mare, a key figure in early 20th-century English supernatural fiction. The volume includes “Il rinchiuso” and other stories marked by psychological tension, dream-like atmospheres, and subtle horror. Translated and introduced for an Italian readership, the collection emphasizes de la Mare’s focus on the inner self, memory, and the uncanny. The stories combine literary refinement with gothic undertones, appealing to readers interested in literary horror, symbolism, and narrative ambiguity.