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Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics - cover

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics

Charles Dickens, Friedrich Schiller, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Guy Boothby, Jane Austen, Mayne Reid, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas Love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, ARTHUR MACHEN, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Robert Browning, Walter Hubbell, Marie Corelli, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, William Blake, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, John Keats, Richard Marsh, Clara Reeve, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, Lord Byron, W. W. Jacobs, E.F. Benson, M. R. James, E. T. A. Hoffmann, George W. M. Reynolds, William Thomas Beckford, Christina Rossetti, Tobias Smollett, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons, Eleanor Sleath, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian

Translator C.J. Hogarth, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood

Publisher: DigiCat

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Summary

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an unparalleled compilation that traverses the shadowy corridors of Gothic literature, presenting an extraordinary selection of works from some of the most influential authors of the 18th and 19th centuries. With a rich tapestry of themes ranging from the sublime to the supernatural, this collection showcases the diverse literary styles that define the Gothic genre, from the terror-laden landscapes of the English countryside to the haunted recesses of the European imagination. The anthology brings together a variety of standout pieces, each contributing to the eerie atmosphere and complex emotions characteristic of Gothic fiction, yet uniquely fashioned by the distinct voice of its creator. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from the dark romanticism of Poe to the psychological depth of James, and the societal critiques of Austen and Eliot, bring a wealth of backgrounds to the anthology. Their collective contributions illuminate the multifaceted aspects of the Gothic theme, intertwining historical events, cultural anxieties, and literary movements from Romanticism to Realism. This amalgamation of voices not only enriches the reader's understanding of the Gothic but also reflects the shifting terrains of fear, morality, and the human psyche across the centuries. Mystique of the Darkness is not merely a collection of Gothic classics; it is an invitation to explore the intricate layers of darkness that have fascinated readers and writers alike for generations. It offers a unique opportunity to experience a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes, all woven into the dark tapestry of the Gothic. For scholars, students, and enthusiasts of literature, this anthology is an essential resource that provides a comprehensive insight into the evolution of the Gothic genre, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of its enduring legacy. Delve into this collection to discover the myriad ways in which these masterful storytellers have explored the mystique of the darkness within and without.
Available since: 11/13/2022.
Print length: 18745 pages.

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