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Horror Anthology - 500 Supernatural Mysteries Macabre Tales & Horror Classics - cover

Horror Anthology - 500 Supernatural Mysteries Macabre Tales & Horror Classics

Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Adelbert von Chamisso, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan, Louis Tracy, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Jane Austen, Algernon Blackwood, Ralph Adams Cram, Thomas De Quincey, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, John Kendrick Bangs, Cleveland Moffett, Brander Matthews, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Sax Rohmer, Horace Walpole, Rudyard Kipling, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Leonid Andreyev, David Lindsay, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Edward Bellamy, Walter Hubbell, S Mukerji, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Leopold Kompert, Richard Marsh, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, Marjorie Bowen, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, H. G. Wells, Robert W. Chambers, W. Jacobs, M.P. Shiel, E.F. Benson, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, E.T.A. Hoffmann, George W. M. Reynolds, H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Edith Nesbit, Sabine Baring-Gould, William Thomas Beckford, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Gaskell, Gertrude Atherton, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Olivia Howard Dunbar, Ann Radcliffe, Louisa M. Alcott, Amelia B. Edwards, Leonard Kip, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Emile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Pedro De Alarçon, J.-K. Huysmans, H. H. Munro (Saki), Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers l'Isle de Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando

Translator Lafcadio Hearn, C.J. Hogarth, J. T. Bealby, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood, Keene Wallace

Publisher: Good Press

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The 'Horror Anthology' unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of fear through an array of literary styles, representing a rich spectrum of the horror genre across different epochs. This collection brings together tales of terror woven with intricate layers of suspense, gothic elements, and supernatural marvels. The anthology stands out not only for its sheer diversity but also for the timeless allure of its stories. While some tales are anchored in psychological horror, others roam the landscapes of dark fantasy and macabre humor, ensuring a haunting yet diverse reading experience. Among the standout pieces are those infusing social critiques with eerie twists, capturing the reader's imagination through masterful storytelling and atmospheric depth. Penned by a myriad of esteemed authors, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker, this anthology is an homage to the evolution of horror literature. The collection reflects the convergence of different historical and cultural movements, with each author offering a unique perspective on what horror means across time and context. The backgrounds of these writers enrich the narrative, as their diverse voices speak to the themes of fear, the supernatural, and the human psyche, from the romantic undertones to the realism of modern dread. For readers seeking an exploration of horror's vast landscape, the 'Horror Anthology' offers a unique opportunity to traverse a captivating realm of varied perspectives and styles. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the educational breadth and insight provided by the dialogue between classic and modern works. This anthology not only serves as a testament to horror's enduring appeal but also as a vital resource for understanding the dark undercurrents that have shaped literature's most spellbinding tales.
Available since: 12/30/2023.
Print length: 22431 pages.

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