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Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) - The Greatest Tales of Vampires & Werewolves - cover

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) - The Greatest Tales of Vampires & Werewolves

Bram Stoker, Eugene Field, Rudyard Kipling, E. F. Benson, James Malcolm Rymer, Sheridan Le Fanu, Robert E. Howard, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, George W. M. Reynolds, Hume Nisbet, John William Polidori, Richard Francis Burton, Jan Neruda, Thomas Peckett Prest, Marie de France, Alexandre Dumas pere, Dudley Wright, Gladys Gordon Trenery, Clifford Ball, Alice and Claude Askew

Publisher: Good Press

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Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) is an illustrious anthology offering a haunting exploration of gothic and supernatural literature. This collection carefully curates a diverse range of literary styles, from eerie tales of the macabre to folktale-inspired narratives, embodying the rich traditions of the supernatural genre. Standout pieces invite readers into ominous landscapes and chilling scenarios, showcasing thematic depths in fear, intrigue, and the unexplainable mysteries of the night. Bridging classic and obscure works, the anthology stands as a testament to the enduring allure of tales that reveal the shadows lurking beneath our conscious understanding. The anthology brings together luminaries, such as Rudyard Kipling and Émile Erckmann, alongside pioneers of gothic and horror fiction like John William Polidori and Edgar Allan Poe's literary peers. This collective of authors, hailing from the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflects a tapestry of cultural and historical contexts. Through their narratives, these writers encapsulate the pervasive curiosities and anxieties of their times, uniting varied voices into a coherent dialogue on the fantastical and the uncanny, a testament to the timeless fascination with the dark and mysterious. Recommended for both seasoned enthusiasts of the genre and newcomers alike, Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) offers scholarly insight and thrilling engagement in supernatural literature. Readers are granted access to a multiplicity of narrative perspectives, enriching their appreciation for cultural and historical nuances within the genre. This anthology promises a meditative journey through literary expressions of fear and fascination, inviting reflection on the cultural discourse surrounding the eerie and otherworldly. Dive into this compendium for its unique amalgam of imaginative storytelling and thematic depth, sparking a rewarding dialogue between past and contemporary narratives of the night."}
Available since: 12/17/2023.
Print length: 3694 pages.

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