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

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Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition is a monumental anthology that encapsulates the chilling evolution of the horror genre through an extraordinary range of literary styles. From the eerie narratives of psychological terror to the spine-tingling supernatural elements, the collection reflects the genre's diversity and enduring allure. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of themes such as fear, death, and the unknown, amplified through a blend of gothic, romantic, and fantastical styles. Standout pieces evoke a haunting beauty and contribute significantly to the broader spectrum of classical horror literature. The anthology brings together an illustrious roster of authors whose works have shaped the horror landscape across centuries. Contributors include literary giants like Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and H. P. Lovecraft, whose narratives often reflect the socio-cultural anxieties and existential questions of their times. The collection aligns with pivotal movements such as Gothic Revival and American Romanticism, while offering a kaleidoscope of voices from diverse eras and backgrounds. This convergence of literary minds enhances the thematic coherence of the anthology, providing a profound understanding of horror's transformative power. Readers seeking an immersive literary journey into the realms of classic horror will find this anthology an invaluable resource. Horror Classics: 560+ Titles in One Edition not only offers a broad panorama of stylistic innovations and thematic depth but also fosters an engaging dialogue between its myriad contributors. Through its comprehensive scope and educational merit, this collection promises to be a captivating read for scholars and enthusiasts alike, serving as both a historical compendium and a testament to the genre's enduring impact.

Disponibile da: 13/11/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 22696 pagine.

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