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The Book of Gothic Tales - Enriched edition Dark Fantasy Novels Supernatural Mysteries Horror Tales & Gothic Romances - cover

The Book of Gothic Tales - Enriched edition Dark Fantasy Novels Supernatural Mysteries Horror Tales & Gothic Romances

Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, Guy De Maupassant, George Eliot, 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, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W.W. Jacobs, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons

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

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

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Synopsis

The Book of Gothic Tales serves as an evocative journey into the unsettling and mysterious realms that define Gothic literature. This anthology masterfully curates an array of stories rich in atmospheric tension, exploring themes such as the supernatural, existential dread, and the dark recesses of the human psyche. With an impressive collection of literary styles ranging from the poignant and haunting to the breathtakingly suspenseful, this volume showcases the diverse and profound storytelling capabilities of the genre. Among the remarkable pieces, readers will encounter narratives that evoke chilling introspection and others that summon the eerie and fantastic, reflecting the Gothic spirit at its finest. The contributing authors of The Book of Gothic Tales are towering literary figures whose works traverse time and culture. Their collective contributions trace back to the Romantic era's fascination with emotion and nature, continuing through the fin-de-siècle's exploration of the bizarre and the uncanny. This anthology is anchored by the contributions of literary giants such as Dickens, Poe, Austen, and Shelley. Together, they paint a vast canvas that enriches the reader's experience, capturing the zeitgeist of Gothic conventions while also transcending its conventional boundaries through innovative storytelling. Readers seeking an enthralling exploration of Gothic literature will find this anthology an invaluable resource. The Book of Gothic Tales offers an unparalleled foray into a world of dark beauty and transcendent horror, crafting a dialogue between authors that spans continents and centuries. It is more than a mere collection; it is a scholarly treasure, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a comprehensive study of the Gothic form, enlightening them with its rich tapestry of narratives and its enduring legacy.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Disponible depuis: 13/11/2022.
Longueur d'impression: 10773 pages.

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