Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries - Sweeney Todd The Legend of Sleepy Hollow The Haunted Hotel Frankenstein Dracula The Horla…
Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Grant Allen, M.P. Shiel, Ralph Adams Cram, John William Polidori, Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Guy de Maupassant, M.R. James, Wilkie Collins, E.F. Benson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, William Hope Hodgson, Pedro De Alarçon, Walter Hubbell, Washington Irving, Francis Marion Crawford, James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest, W.W. Jacobs, Wilhelm Hauff, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Daniel Defoe, Jack London, George MacDonald, Mark Twain, Pliny the Younger, Margaret Oliphant, Helena Blavatsky, Fergus Hume, Florence Marryat, Villiers l'Isle de Adam, William Archer, William F. Harvey, Katherine Rickford, Leopold Kompert, Vincent O'Sullivan, Ellis Parker Butler, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Fiona Macleod, Lafcadio Hearn, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando, Brander Matthews, Leonard Kip, Frank R. Stockton, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Anatole France, Richard Le Gallienne, Henry James, John Buchan
Traductor William Melmoth, Julian Hawthorne
Editorial: Musaicum Books
Sinopsis
The 'Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries' encapsulates a stunning array of narratives that traverse the spectral terrains of horror and the supernatural. At its core, the collection highlights a rich tapestry of styles, from the gothic to the psychological, the cosmic to the terrestrial, framed within the literary evolution of the horror and mystery genres. The anthology draws from a plethora of temporal contexts and geographies, weaving classic tales of terror with lesser-known yet equally chilling pieces, providing a comprehensive portrayal of the genre's progression and its thematic depth. The anthology's authors and editors, notable figures in literary history, present a veritable who's who from the annals of classic horror and supernatural fiction. Figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley are synonymous with pioneering the Gothic tradition, while H.P. Lovecraft introduced cosmic horror that reshaped genre boundaries. Collectively, these authors have not only contributed foundational texts to the horror canon but also reflect a broad spectrum of historical and cultural epochs, their works collectively offering a multifaceted exploration of fear, societal anxieties, and the human condition. This collection is an indispensable resource for both aficionados and new readers of the horror and supernatural genres. Spanning over two centuries of literary craftsmanship, it presents an unparalleled opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of this often-penetrating genre. Readers are encouraged to delve into this meticulously curated anthology to both understand the historical roots and appreciate the nuanced voices that have defined and continue to shape horror and mystery literature. It promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate dialogues between these masterful storytellers.
Disponible desde: 21/12/2018.
Longitud de impresión: 6500 páginas.
