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Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics - Exploring the Shadows: A Treasury of Gothic Tales - cover

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics - Exploring the Shadows: A Treasury of Gothic Tales

Charles Dickens, Friedrich Schiller, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Guy Boothby, Jane Austen, Mayne Reid, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 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, Robert Browning, Walter Hubbell, Marie Corelli, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, William Blake, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, John Keats, Richard Marsh, Clara Reeve, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, Lord Byron, W. Jacobs, E.F. Benson, M.R. James, E.T.A. Hoffmann, George W. M. Reynolds, William Thomas Beckford, Christina Rossetti, Tobias Smollett, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons, Eleanor Sleath, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian

Translator C.J. Hogarth, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an unparalleled anthology that delves deep into the shadowy corridors of the Gothic tradition. Encompassing a vast spectrum of literary styles, from the hauntingly romantic to the chillingly sinister, this collection explores the themes of human folly, supernatural dread, and the fragile boundaries between life and death. Etching a tapestry of fear and fascination, the anthology includes pieces that, while crafted by different hands, collectively evoke a shivering intimacy with the unknown'Äîhighlighted by tales of gothic horror and melancholic beauty that hook the reader from the first sentence. The collection is a testament to the collective genius of its contributors, including luminaries such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley, all of whom have left an indelible mark on gothic literature. Their careers span a wide arc of literary movements, from Romanticism to Victorian anxiety, each contributing threads to the pattern that defines the Gothic genre. Diverse in voice and rich in historical context, these authors provide a multifaceted exploration of the uncanny and the sublime, grounded in the specific fears and fantasies of their times. Scholars, literary enthusiasts, and casual readers alike are invited to embark on this journey through "Mystique of the Darkness." This carefully curated volume offers a unique portal into the depths of the dark, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of linguistic expression and thematic insight. As you traverse the myriad worlds within, be prepared for an enlightening experience that nourishes the intellect and stirs the soul, showcasing the timeless allure of these gothic masterpieces. Whether for educational pursuit or sheer appreciation of the arts, this anthology promises to enrich every reader's literary landscape.
Available since: 12/29/2023.
Print length: 18745 pages.

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