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Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Horace Walpole, William Thomas Beckford, Eliza Parsons, William Godwin, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Charles Brockden Brown, Jane Austen, Thomas Love Peacock, John William Polidori, Washington Irving, Charles Robert Maturin, James Hogg, Victor Hugo, Frederick Marryat, Nikolai Gogol, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest, Nathaniel Hawthorne, George Eliot, Wilkie Collins, Robert Louis Stevenson, Charles Dickens, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, Guy de Maupassant, Anna Katharine Green, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Arthur Machen, George MacDonald, John Meade Falkner, H. G. Wells, Richard Marsh, Henry James, Bram Stoker, W. Jacobs, Robert Hugh Benson, Gaston Leroux, Théophile Gautier, William Hope Hodgson, Grant Allen

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

Summary

The Greatest Gothic Classics is a momentous anthology that showcases an exceptional array of literary styles and themes, encapsulating the darker contours of human experience and imagination. This collection spans the vivid terrains of terror, romance, and sublime mystery, characteristic of the Gothic tradition. From the ghostly echelons of haunted narratives to the twisted corridors of the uncanny, the anthology vibrantly oscillates between the supernatural and the psychological. Through tales of melancholy and madness, the works challenge the boundary between the real and surreal, while offering profound insights into societal anxieties and personal dilemmas of the times. This anthology brings together an illustrious roster of writers whose profound influence on Gothic literature is indelible. Figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, alongside others such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Bram Stoker, represent varied cultural and historical contexts, from the stormy cliffs of Britain to the burgeoning urban shadows of America. Each author contributes uniquely to the evolution of the genre, weaving their personal and cultural narratives into their works, thus enriching the genre's breadth and depth. The anthology not only reflects the era's literary movements but also acts as a mirror to the shifting societal landscapes and the universal quest for understanding the darker aspects of human nature. For aficionados of literature and first-time explorers alike, The Greatest Gothic Classics offers a rare opportunity to immerse into a multifaceted world. Readers are invited to traverse through this meticulously curated collection, which promises an enriching exploration of the grotesque and the sublime. The anthology serves not merely as a reflection of fears and imaginations of yesteryears but also as a significant educational tool that fosters deeper appreciation for the genre's complexity and its enduring relevance in exploring the ambiguities of life and human emotions. Engage with this collection to experience a rich dialogue among some of the most hauntingly profound voices in literary history.

Available since: 12/21/2018.

Print length: 10773 pages.

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