Fantasmagoriana - Selected Tales of the Dead - Ghost Stories Which Inspired Mary Shelley Percy Shelley Lord Byron and John Polidori

Johann Karl August Musäus, Johann August Apel, Friedrich August Schulze

Traductor Thomas Carlyle, Jean-Baptiste Benoît Eyriès, Sarah Elizabeth Utterson

Sinopsis

Fantasmagoriana - Selected Tales of the Dead presents a riveting exploration of gothic and supernatural literature that defined a significant moment of cultural exchange during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This anthology offers a mosaic of chilling narratives centered around eerie tales that traverse the shadowy realms of the unknown. Through a blend of terse and intricately woven stories, the collection delves into the depths of folklore and the human psyche, presenting an array of supernatural encounters that continue to haunt literary imaginations. Without pinpointing individual masterpieces, it highlights the enduring allure and profound literary artistry that render these ghostly tales timeless. The anthology brings together esteemed authors Johann Karl August Mus√§us, Johann August Apel, and Friedrich August Schulze'Äîliterary figures who were instrumental in the propagation of gothic literature within their cultural milieu. This collection situates itself firmly within the Romantic movement and reflects a confluence of Enlightenment rationalism and burgeoning Romantic fascination with the mystical. These authors' narratives collectively enrich the thematic fabric of the anthology by intertwining their individual cultural lenses, creating a compelling dialogue that traverses historical and linguistic boundaries. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this curated compendium of supernatural fiction, which stands as a testament to the genre's transformative power. Fantasmagoriana offers a unique opportunity to engage with stories that incited international fascination with the macabre and the mysterious. This collection serves as both an educational resource and an exceptional voyage into gothic literature, providing profound insights into the collective imagination of an era that celebrated the eerie and uncanny. Engage with this anthology to explore and appreciate the synergetic relationship between diverse narrative voices and the timeless themes they conjure.

Disponible desde: 17/12/2023.

Longitud de impresión: 156 páginas.

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