Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition
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 Louis 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, Emile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Walter Hubbell, J.-K. Huysmans, Thomas Hardy, Thomas Peckett Prest, Pedro De Alarçon, Catherine Crowe, Louisa M. Alcott, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Casa editrice: Musaicum Books
Sinossi
Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition offers an unparalleled journey through the labyrinth of horror literature, showcasing an eclectic array of styles from the gothic to the supernatural and the psychological. Drawn from the pens of some of the genre's most influential figures, this collection spans over two centuries of literary evolution, celebrating the genre's ability to delve into the deepest fears of human nature. Noteworthy are the chilling narratives of haunted existences and eerie phenomena that transcend the mundane to explore the unknown, all while encapsulating the ethos of their respective eras in innovative and often disturbing ways. The anthology features a stellar lineup of authors whose works have not only shaped the horror genre but have also significantly impacted the broader literary landscape. From the early gothic tension of Ann Radcliffe and Matthew Gregory Lewis to the psychological complexities introduced by Edgar Allan Poe and the cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft, this collection represents a comprehensive historical and cultural spectrum. These authors' shared fascination with the macabre reflects the diverse societal anxieties of their times, creating a multifaceted portrait of human fear and fascination with the uncanny. Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition is a must-read for anyone eager to explore the depths of horror through its most iconic texts. This anthology not only offers a broad view of the genre's development but also serves as a critical educational tool, illuminating the various ways in which horror reflects and refracts societal concerns. Readers will find this massive collection a valuable resource for academic study and personal exploration alike, offering endless hours of fright and intrigue whilst fostering a profound appreciation for the genre's rich and varied narrative landscape.
Disponibile da: 07/05/2021.
Lunghezza di stampa: 22696 pagine.
