'Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume' epitomizes the depth and diversity of the gothic genre, presenting a sweeping tableau of narrative forms ranging from horror and the macabre to romanticism and psychological distress. This anthology not only highlights the seminal works that shaped the gothic narrative but also presents a staggering array of styles and themes. From shadow-laden castles to the eerie depths of the human psyche, the collection encapsulates the entire spectrum of gothic literature, weaving a complex patchwork of terror, beauty, and profound introspection. The contributors to this exhaustive collection are as varied as the works themselves, harking from different geographies and epochs, each bringing their own unique contributions to the gothic canon. With authors like Mary Shelley, whose narratives delve into the chilling consequences of man's hubris, to Edgar Allan Poe's unsettling explorations of the human mind, the anthology is a cross-sectional study of cultural and historical perspectives that have perennially haunted and fascinated readers. Through these narratives, one witnesses the evolution of the gothic tale from its roots in Romanticism to its branches into the realms of mystery and speculative fiction. For aficionados of the dark and dramatic, 'Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume' offers an unparalleled journey into the collective psyche of generations. This anthology is not merely a collection of stories; it is an invitation to traverse a landscape rich with myth, folklore, and passion. Readers will find themselves enthralled by the confluence of voices, each resonating with the timeless questions of morality, existence, and the supernatural. As a compendium of the most poignant gothic fiction ever penned, this volume is essential for anyone seeking to understand the full spectrum of this enduring literary tradition.
Gothic Classics: 60+ Books in One Volume
Authors:
- H. P. Lovecraft
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Henry James
- Wilkie Collins
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Arthur Machen
- William Hope Hodgson
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Grant Allen
- Mary Shelley
- Bram Stoker
- Théophile Gautier
- Richard Marsh
- Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- Charles Dickens
- Fitz-James O'Brien
- Horace Walpole
- William Thomas Beckford
- Eliza Parsons
- William Godwin
- Ann Radcliffe
- Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Charles Brockden Brown
- Jane Austen
- Thomas Love Peacock
- John William Polidori
- Washington Irving
- Charles Robert Maturin
- James Hogg
- Victor Hugo
- Frederick Marryat
- Nikolai Gogol
- Charlotte Brontë
- Emily Brontë
- James Malcolm Rymer
- Thomas Peckett Prest
- George Eliot
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Oscar Wilde
- Anna Katharine Green
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- George MacDonald
- John Meade Falkner
- H. G. Wells
- W. W. Jacobs
- Robert Hugh Benson
- Gaston Leroux
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- 7762 pages
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English
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