Halloween Mysteries - A Witch's Den The Black Hand Number 13 The Birth Mark The Oblong Box The Horla Ligeia…

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

Translator William Melmoth, Julian Hawthorne

Summary

Halloween Mysteries is a compelling anthology that encapsulates a mesmerizing blend of tales, each echoing the chilling whispers and shadowy corners of the Halloween spirit. Encompassing an expansive range of literary styles from gothic to detective and beyond, the collection delves into the eerie, the unexplained, and the spectral. It not only celebrates the conventional hallmarks of horror and mystery but also reinterprets them, weaving through historical narratives and psychological landscapes. Notable for its diversity, the anthology brings together seminal works that have shaped and transcended the boundaries of their respective genres. The contributors to Halloween Mysteries are titans of literature and trailblazers of their respective genres—ranging from the macabre poetry of Edgar Allan Poe to the sharp-witted Sherlock Holmes tales by Arthur Conan Doyle. Their works are steeped not just in the supernatural but are reflective of significant cultural and literary movements of their times such as Romanticism, Realism, and the early stirrings of modern psychological literature. Together, these authors provide a panoramic view of the evolving themes of fear and intrigue, capturing the essence of Halloween with a depth that is both rare and enlightening. For those drawn to the thrill of the Halloween season, this anthology offers a unique literary journey through a spectrum of narrative voices, styles, and eras. Readers are afforded a magnificent chance to explore the intellectual stimulation provided by these classic authors, discovering interwoven themes of human nature, society, and the supernatural. Halloween Mysteries serves not only as entertainment but as a conduit for cultural and educational exploration, deserving a distinguished place on the shelves of seasoned scholars and casual readers alike.

Available since: 12/21/2018.

Print length: 1111 pages.

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