Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition - Journey into Horror: A Vast Collection of Classic and Vintage Tales
Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Daniel Defoe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas De Quincey, William Makepeace Thackeray, Saki Saki, Edith Nesbit, Robert Luis Stevenson, Grant Allen, William Hope Hodgson, John Kendrick Bangs, Frederick Marryat, Ambrose Bierce, Louis Tracy, Richard Marsh, Wilhelm Hauff, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Louisa Molesworth, H. P. Lovecraft, Elizabeth Gaskell, Mary Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, John Buchan, E.F. Benson, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jerome K. Jerome, M.R. James, Algernon Blackwood, John Meade Falkner, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, H. G. Wells, Nikolai Gogol, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert W. Chambers, James Malcolm Rymer, Gertrude Atherton, Robert E. Howard, Arthur Machen, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Théophile Gautier, Amelia B. Edwards, Sabine Baring-Gould, Fitz James O'Brien, W.W. Jacobs, Cleveland Moffett, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Walter Hubbell, J.-K. Huysmans, Thomas Hardy, Thomas Peckett Prest, Pedro De Alarçon, Catherine Crowe, Louisa M. Alcott, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
Discover a vast tapestry of imaginative and chilling tales within 'Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition,' where the literary genius of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries converge to explore the realms of fear, the supernatural, and the macabre. The anthology offers a sweeping panorama of styles, from gothic horror and psychological terror to tales of the uncanny, presenting readers with unforgettable stories that defy simple categorization. As you delve into the expansive collection, be prepared to encounter narratives that are as diverse in mood and setting as the authors' profound insights into the human psyche. This anthology gathers renowned voices whose works transcend their historical contexts, establishing a rich dialogue across cultures and literary movements. Authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley stand alongside lesser-known writers, forming a chorus that delves deeply into themes of existential dread and societal anxieties. These narratives are enriched by the unique perspectives inherent in each author's background, amplifying the collection's thematic depth and showcasing the multifaceted nature of horror literature across two centuries of innovation and upheaval. 'Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition' is an indispensable compendium for both avid readers and scholars of the genre, inviting an immersive journey through the spectrum of horror's evolution. Each story is an opportunity to appreciate the complex interplay of fear and imagination, providing insight into the societal forces that shape our darkest narratives. This comprehensive collection not only serves as a testament to the genre's enduring appeal but also as an educational portal into the rich heritage and diverse expressions of horror literature.
Available since: 12/14/2023.
Print length: 22696 pages.
