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Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories - Unveiling Shadows: Evolution of Mystery & the Supernatural - cover
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Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories - Unveiling Shadows: Evolution of Mystery & the Supernatural

Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Cleveland Moffett, Rudyard Kipling, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Erckmann- Erckmann-Chatrian, Mary E. Hanshew, Leopold Kompert, Chester Bailey Fernald, Florence Marryat, Vincent O'Sullivan, E.F. Benson, M.R. James, Arthur B. Reeve, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Anton Chekhov, Margaret Oliphant, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Amelia B. Edwards, Anna Katherine Green, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers l'Isle de Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Sir Robert Anderson, Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Tradutor Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth

Editora: Good Press

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Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories offers a tantalizing trip through the mysterious and the eerie. This anthology captures an exceptional range of literary styles from late 19th to early 20th century authors, crafting an atmospheric mosaic of detective tales, supernatural mysteries, and ghost stories. The collection draws the reader into a world teeming with shadows and enigmas, where narrative craft and suspense converge to haunt the imagination. With its well-curated selection, the anthology not only highlights macabre delights but also offers a profound engagement with themes of irrational fear, the otherworldly, and the enigmatic. The assemblage of authors includes literary luminaries like Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Arthur Conan Doyle, whose fine storytelling has shaped their contemporary genres. Whether entrenched in Gothic horror or branching into psychological supernaturalism, these voices collectively mirror the era's fascination with the unknown. The anthology uniquely aligns with the Romantic and Victorian obsessions with exploring the boundaries of reality versus the supernatural, providing a cultural and historical window into the thematic experimentation of their times. A vital treat for enthusiasts of classic literature, this anthology provides a rare opportunity to explore the varied approaches to mystery and the supernatural. Readers are encouraged to delve into these meticulously crafted tales, gaining rich insights into the era's literary innovations and the diversity of styles and perspectives. Whether read for scholarly exploration or sheer enjoyment, Tingling Treats for Halloween is indispensable for anyone keen on understanding'Äîand experiencing'Äîthe delights of suspenseful, eerie storytelling from some of literary history's most inventive minds.
Disponível desde: 19/11/2023.
Comprimento de impressão: 1111 páginas.

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