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The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween - 350+ Horror Classics Supernatural Thrillers Occult Mysteries & Ghost Stories - cover

The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween - 350+ Horror Classics Supernatural Thrillers Occult Mysteries & Ghost Stories

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Eleanor M. Ingram, Wilkie Collins, Robert Louis Stevenson, Grant Allen, William Hope Hodgson, Frederick Marryat, Ambrose Bierce, Marie Corelli, Richard Marsh, Francis Marion Crawford, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, E.F. Benson, M. R. James, Algernon Blackwood, Arthur Conan Doyle, James Malcolm Rymer, Robert E. Howard, Arthur Machen, Fred M. White, John William Polidori, M.P. Shiel, J. Meade Falkner, Thomas Peckett Prest, Thomas Mayne Reid, George Sylvester Viereck, Ralph Adams Cram, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Publisher: Good Press

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The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween embodies a curated collection that traverses the dark, enigmatic corridors of Gothic horror, supernatural mysteries, and eerie folklore. Capturing a broad sweep of literary stylesfrom the melancholic and haunting narratives of the Victorian Gothic to the cosmic horror and psychological depths explored in early 20th-century literaturethis anthology showcases the remarkable diversity and enduring appeal of horror fiction. Standout pieces, ranging from the ominous and unsettling to tales of the grotesque and uncanny, underscore the richness of the genre, without tying the collections significance to any single author, instead praising the collective mastery of its contributors. The authors represented in this volume are titans in the realm of dark fiction, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of horror and suspense literature. From Charles Dickens ghostly narratives to H.P. Lovecrafts cosmic dread, and Mary Shelleys groundbreaking Gothic novel, their works have not merely defined but also continuously reshaped the boundaries of the genre. These writers, belonging to various historical and cultural epochs, collectively embody the evolution of horror literature, engaging with societal fears and individual anxieties in ways that remain profoundly impactful today. The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween is an indispensable tome for aficionados and newcomers alike, offering a panoramic view of horrors literary landscape. This anthology invites readers to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of its pages, presenting a unique opportunity to explore a constellation of fears and fascinations across ages. For those seeking to delve into the shadows of the human psyche through the prism of varied literary craftsmanship, this collection promises an enriching journey through the many moods of horror and suspense.
Available since: 12/11/2023.
Print length: 14909 pages.

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