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Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories - cover

Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories

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. Hoffman, 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, Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Translator Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth

Publisher: DigiCat

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Summary

Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories offers a richly woven tapestry that blends the eerie allure of ghostly encounters with the analytical intrigue of detective mysteries. This anthology captures the twilight zone between the tangible and the ethereal through an array of literary styles, from gothic horror to sharp, suspenseful narratives. Within the collection, readers will discover chilling tales that probe the limits of human understanding set against supernatural backdrops, and suspenseful detective stories that twist and turn. Its diversity, reflected in the variety of compelling plots and haunting atmospheres, provides a glimpse into the imaginative realm of human storytelling. The anthology is anchored by an impressive assembly of literary figures, including Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, and Arthur Conan Doyle, creators known for their indelible marks on their respective genres. Such illustrious contributors, alongside writers less frequently mentioned, present a confluence of perspectives that speak to historical and literary movements such as Romanticism and early 20th-century Gothic revival. Through their collective voices, the anthology encapsulates the zeitgeist of a period marked by a fascination with the uncanny and a preoccupation with unraveling the mysterious threads of the supernatural. For any reader intrigued by the intersection of mystery and the paranormal, Tingling Treats for Halloween offers an invaluable exploration into the nature of the mysterious. This anthology serves not only as an exploration of wide-ranging storytelling but also as a scholarly canvas that invites readers to immerse themselves in a dialogue spanning generations and styles. It is a profound opportunity to dive into the diverse, rich, and eerie worlds crafted by some of the greatest minds in literature, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of narrative. Whether for academic inquiry or an enchanting evening by the fireplace, this volume promises an enriching journey across the spine-tingling realms of eerie and enigmatic tales.
Available since: 12/16/2023.
Print length: 1111 pages.

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