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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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Summary

The collection, "The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween," offers a bewitching array of literary styles, evocatively curated to explore the enigma of the supernatural through the lens of the 19th and early 20th centuries'Äô masters of horror and mystery. With tales ranging from gothic narratives that creep under the skin to macabre stories that question the boundaries of reality, this anthology captivates by presenting a rich tapestry of fear, drawing readers into a world both exquisite and eerie. Works in this collection emphasize the significance of the unknown and the nightmarish elegance of the unseen, with standout narratives that provoke dread and elicit awe, not pinned to singular authors but to the collective strength of the anthology. Under the watchful eyes of these renowned storytellers, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley, the anthology bridges the vast spectrum of horror literature. Highlighting authors who were key figures in the gothic and supernatural literary movements, this compendium unearths the shared and distinct cultural undercurrents influencing these creators. From the pioneering ghostly tales of M. R. James to the unique cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft, each author contributes a distinctive voice that expands the reader'Äôs perception of horror, weaving backgrounds that are as diverse as the tales they tell. For readers seeking an immersive journey into the chilling depths of speculative fiction, this anthology is an indispensable companion. "The Spine-Chilling Tales for Halloween" invites exploration of myriad voices that converge to offer diverse perspectives on the macabre. It is an opportunity to discover the educational value and depth of insight these narratives furnish, fostering dialogue between past and present literature. This collection is an essential read for those desiring an enlightening and chilling Halloween experience.
Available since: 12/11/2023.
Print length: 14909 pages.

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