60 Gothic Classics - Exploring the Haunting Depths of Classic Gothic Literature
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
Übersetzer C.J. Hogarth, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood
Verlag: Good Press
Beschreibung
The anthology '60 Gothic Classics' offers an expansive exploration into the depths of Gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie atmospheres and complex narratives that characterize the genre. The collection encompasses a wide array of literary styles, from the haunting stories of psychological terror to the romantic and mysterious tales of suspense. Each work contributes to the rich tapestry of Gothic tradition, inviting readers into shadowy labyrinths of the macabre and the sublime. This collection stands out for its ability to showcase not only timeless tales of fear and wonder but also the diverse voices that have shaped the Gothic movement through history. Edited with care, '60 Gothic Classics' brings together luminaries who span across countries and centuries, offering readers insights into historical, social, and cultural currents that influenced Gothic literature. The authors within this collection, including pioneering figures like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe, and lesser-known yet influential writers like Ann Radcliffe and Arthur Machen, unite to illustrate the Gothic's enduring appeal. Through these diverse voices, readers can appreciate the evocative power of Gothic literature as it evolved from its inception in the 18th century to a significant influence on modern storytelling. With '60 Gothic Classics,' readers are afforded a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a multiplicity of dark and brooding perspectives that Gothic literature captures so well. This anthology serves not only as a comprehensive educational resource for understanding Gothic themes but also as a vessel of profound entertainment and reflection. Journey through the chilling and captivating narratives compiled within this volume, and experience the dialogues that these masters of Gothic fiction maintain across the ages, enhancing the literary landscape with their haunting, beautiful, and intellectually stimulating contributions.
Verfügbar seit: 30.12.2023.
Drucklänge: 10814 Seiten.
