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60 GOTHIC CLASSICS - Dark Fantasy Novels Supernatural Mysteries Horror Tales & Gothic Romances - cover

60 GOTHIC CLASSICS - Dark Fantasy Novels Supernatural Mysteries Horror Tales & Gothic Romances

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, Guy de Maupassant, 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, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons

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

Verlag: DigiCat

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Beschreibung

Dive into the shadowy realms of "60 GOTHIC CLASSICS," an anthology that masterfully weaves the dark tapestry of Gothic literature, capturing the genre's brooding atmospheres, suspenseful plots, and hauntingly beautiful prose. This collection encompasses a broad spectrum of literary styles, from chilling narratives and psychological horror to romanticized gloom, encapsulating the Gothic's intricate dance between fear and beauty. While each piece stands as a testament to the powerful allure of the Gothic tradition, certain stories beckon with a uniquely captivating power—stories that linger in the corridors of the mind, their echoes resonating long after the final page is turned. The anthology showcases the brilliant minds that defined and redefined the Gothic genre, including the likes of iconic authors such as Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. These literary giants, along with an impressive array of other seminal writers, offer unparalleled insights into the evolving societal, cultural, and psychological themes that have shaped Gothic literature through the ages. Collected works from Victorian England, Romantic France, and beyond unite the diverse voices and nightmares of different eras, broadening the reader's understanding of the enduring gothic fascination with the supernatural, the unknown, and the uncanny. Embark on an extraordinary journey through this meticulously curated volume, which offers a rare opportunity to explore Gothic's multifaceted nature through the eyes of its most celebrated architects. With an unparalleled breadth and depth of insights, "60 GOTHIC CLASSICS" is an indispensable resource for aficionados and scholars alike, inviting fresh discourse and contemplation. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the chilling beauty and intellectual rigor of this collection—a literary compendium that serves as both a haunting exploration of human fears and an educational treasure trove for any who dare to uncover its secrets.
Verfügbar seit: 16.12.2023.
Drucklänge: 10773 Seiten.

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