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60 Gothic Classics

Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Theophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas Love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W. W. Jacobs, H. P. Lovecraft, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz James O'Brien, Eliza Parsons

Traductor C.J. Hogarth, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood

Editorial: DigiCat

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Sinopsis

60 Gothic Classics is an unparalleled collection that showcases the breathtaking scope and diversity of the gothic genre, from its nascent shadows in the 18th century to its refined complexities in the late 19th century. This anthology encompasses a rich mélange of literary forms, including novels, short stories, and poetry, each weaving an intricate tapestry of terror, romance, and the supernatural. Standout pieces include timeless works from the likes of Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe, enthralled in themes of monstrosity, the sublime, and the macabre. The collection's brilliance lies not just in its content but in its capacity to highlight the evolution of gothic literature across different periods, reflecting societal and psychological undercurrents. The contributors to this anthology are a veritable who's who of literary giants, each bringing their unique voice and cultural backdrop to the compilation. With a roster featuring Charles Dickens, Anna Katharine Green, and Bram Stoker among others, the collection bridges numerous cultural, historical, and literary movements, from Romanticism to Victorian sensibilities. The varied backgrounds of these authors enrich the anthology with a global perspective on the gothic, detailing how the genre permeated different cultures and was shaped by, as well as shaped, the societal anxieties and preoccupations of its time. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in the dark allure of gothic literature, 60 Gothic Classics offers an incomparable journey. This anthology is not only an academic treasure trove for students and scholars of literature but also a labyrinth of narrative pleasures for casual readers. It promises to enlighten its audience on the multifaceted dimensions of the gothic genre and promotes a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling. Readers are encouraged to delve into these pages for an educative experience that spans the bleak moors of England to the haunted castles of continental Europe, all from the comfort of their reading nook.
Disponible desde: 13/11/2022.
Longitud de impresión: 10814 páginas.

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