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The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time - 60+ Books in One Volume: Frankenstein The Tell-Tale Heart The Phantom Ship The Birth Mark The Headless Horseman… - cover

The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time - 60+ Books in One Volume: Frankenstein The Tell-Tale Heart The Phantom Ship The Birth Mark The Headless Horseman…

Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, George Eliot, 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, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W. W. Jacobs, H.P. Lovecraft, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz James O'Brien, Eliza Parsons

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

Publisher: DigiCat

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The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time stands as a monumental anthology that traverses the shadowy corridors and mist-shrouded landscapes of gothic literature, presenting readers with an unparalleled collection that spans the entire spectrum of the genre. Featuring the groundbreaking works of seminal figures such as Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Bram Stoker, alongside the lesser-known but equally vital voices like Eliza Parsons and Fitz-James O'Brien, this compilation delineates the evolution of gothic fiction from its nascent stirrings in the 18th century to its robust manifestation in the early 20th century. The anthology celebrates the thematic diversity and stylistic nuances of gothic literature, highlighting its preoccupation with the supernatural, the monstrous, the spectral, and the psychological, thus offering a comprehensive overview of its literary landscape. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from varied cultural and literary backgrounds, bring forth a rich tapestry of narratives that reflect the socio-political anxieties and moral dilemmas of their respective eras. By encompassing the works of not just English but also continental European authors—such as Victor Hugo and Nikolai Gogol—the collection underscores the transnational appeal and adaptability of the gothic genre, revealing its capacity to address universal human fears and desires. The anthology thus functions as a mirror to the historical and cultural dynamics that have influenced gothic literature, showcasing its evolution as a dialogue between tradition and innovation. This anthology is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of gothic literature, offering a unique opportunity to explore a wide array of narratives that span over two centuries. By bringing together the canonical with the obscure, The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich and varied world of gothic fiction, encouraging a deeper appreciation of its thematic complexity and aesthetic richness. It serves not only as an educational tool but also as a testament to the enduring allure and relevance of gothic literature, making it a must-read for anyone keen to understand the depths of human imagination and emotion.
Available since: 11/15/2023.
Print length: 10814 pages.

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