Dive into the shadowy depths of literary genius with *The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time*, a meticulously curated anthology that spans the breadth of Gothic literature from its 18th-century origins to its transformative role in shaping modern horror. This collection features an impressive array of styles and themes, from the psychological torment and decaying nobility of Horace Walpole's early efforts, to the subversive wit and intricate plots of Oscar Wilde, through to the eerie and surreal landscapes painted by H.P. Lovecraft. The anthology underscores the enduring power of the Gothic tradition, offering tales that range from the haunted moors of the Brontës to the chilling scientific exploits of Mary Shelley, each piece a testament to the genre's capacity for innovation and suspense. The anthology draws on the rich contributions of authors who have played pivotal roles in Gothic literature's evolution. Figures such as Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo lend their narrative brilliance, while Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne provide dark, psychological depth. Each writer, from the evocative Mary Shelley to the mystically inclined Arthur Machen, weaves a thread into this intricate tapestry, collectively painting a picture of Gothic literary heritage. These narratives encapsulate movements such as Romanticism and the Victorian Gothic resurgence, showcasing how diverse cultural backgrounds converge to amplify the haunting allure of Gothic fiction. This compendium is a treasure trove for both the seasoned aficionado and the curious newcomer, offering a comprehensive exploration of Gothic imagination. Delve into this collection to encounter the multiplicity of perspectives and styles that continue to influence today's literary landscape. Whether used as a springboard for academic exploration or a means to indulge in masterful storytelling, *The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time* is an indispensable resource that promises to captivate, inform, and inspire ongoing conversations about the mysteries and horrors that lie at the edge of reason.
The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time : 60+ Books in One Volume: Frankenstein, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Birth Mark, The Headless HorsemanâŠ
Authors:
- 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
- Théophile 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. Jacobs
- H. P. Lovecraft
- William Thomas Beckford
- Nikolai Gogol
- Mary Shelley
- Ann Radcliffe
- Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Fitz-James O'Brien
- Eliza Parsons
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- 7762 pages
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Un chant de Noël - Livre Audio
Charles Dickens, Livres audio en français
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Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
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Un Conte de deux villes
Charles Dickens
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Three Ghost Stories
Charles Dickens
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Some Christmas Stories
Charles Dickens
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David Copperfield - Audiobook
Charles Dickens, Classic Audiobooks
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The Signal-Man
Charles Dickens
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The Trial for Murder
Charles Dickens
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The Haunted House
Charles Dickens
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Mysteriet Edwin Drood
Charles Dickens
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Nobody's Story
Charles Dickens
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The Schoolboy's Story
Charles Dickens
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Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was born in 1812 and grew up in poverty. This experience influenced âOliver Twistâ, the second of his fourteen major novels, which first appeared in 1837. When he died in 1870, he was buried in Poetsâ Corner in Westminster Abbey as an indication of his huge popularity as a novelist, which endures to this day.
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Oscar Wilde
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born on the 16th October 1854 and died on the 30th November 1900. He was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest.
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Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker was born November 8, 1847, in Dublin, Ireland. Stoker was a sickly child who was frequently bedridden; his mother entertained him by telling frightening stories and fables during his bouts of illness. Stoker studied math at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 1867. He worked as a civil servant, freelance journalist, drama critic, editor and, most notably, as manager of the Lyceum Theatre. Although best known for Dracula, Stoker wrote eighteen other books, including Under the Sunset, The Snakeâs Pass, The Jewel of Seven Stars, The Lady of the Shroud, and The Lair of the White Worm. He died in 1912 at the age of sixty-four.
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Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte BrontĂ« (1816â1855) was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three BrontĂ« sister authors. Her novels are considered masterpieces of English literature â the most famous of which is Jane Eyre.
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Emily Brontë
Emily BrontĂ« (1818â1848) was an English novelist and poet, best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights. The novelâs violence and passion shocked the Victorian public and led to the belief that it was written by a man. Although Emily died young (at the age of 30), her sole complete work is now considered a masterpiece of English literature.
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Henry James
Henry James (1843â1916) was an American writer, highly regarded as one of the key proponents of literary realism, as well as for his contributions to literary criticism. His writing centres on the clash and overlap between Europe and America, and is regarded as his most notable work.
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Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo, a major leader of the French Romantic Movement, was one of the most influential figures in nineteenth-century literature. By the age of thirty, he had established himself as a master in every domain of literature--drama, fiction, and lyric poetry. Hugo's private life was as unconventional and exuberant as his literary creations. At twenty, he married after a long, idealistic courtship; but later in life was infamous for his scandalous escapades. In 1851, he was exiled for his passionate opposition to Napoleon III. Hugo's rich, emotional novels, Notre Dame de Paris and Les Miserables, have made him one of the most widely read authors of all time.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859â1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most famous for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes and long-suffering sidekick Dr Watson. Conan Doyle was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
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Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novelsâSense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasionâwhich observe and critique the British gentry of the late eighteenth century. Her mastery of wit, irony, and social commentary made her a beloved and acclaimed author in her lifetime, a distinction she still enjoys today around the world.
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George Eliot
George Eliot, born as Mary Ann Evans in 1819, grew up in England, quickly learning about the Victorian culture around her despite the countryÂżs increasing growth of industrialism. Eliot did exceptionally well at the boarding schools she attended as a child. Her road to success was being paved. At the age of seventeen her mother died, leaving her to manage the household with the help of her sister. Yet Eliot would become much more than a homemaker. Soon she began writing for the Westminster Review, eventually rising to the rank of assistant editor. It was here where she met the already married George Henry Lewes, with whom she lived until his death. It was this relationship which helped her rise in the ranks of the literary community, eventually becoming a famous author. Eliotâs move to London in 1849 marked a new beginning for her promising career, quickly improving her circle of literary friends. Soon she was disowned by her family when they realized she was living in sin with Lewes, whom she regarded as her true, if not legal, husband. Eliot would also leave her church, deciding that she didnât believe in the faith any longer. Despite her rejection by her family and others for these matters, Eliot would soon gain acceptance as one of the foremost (and highest paid) novelists of her time. Silas Marner was published in 1861 under the penname of George Eliot, when she was forty-two years of age.
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Washington Irving
Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804â1864) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and biographer. His work centres on his New England home and often features moral allegories with Puritan inspiration, with themes revolving around inherent good and evil. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, Dark romanticism.
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Gaston Leroux
Gaston Leroux was a French journalist and playwright. Born in Paris in 1868, he abandoned a law career to become a court reporter and theater critic; as an international correspondent, he witnessed and covered the 1905 Russian Revolution. Two years later, Leroux left journalism to focus on writing fiction. He authored dozens of novels and short stories, and is considered one of the preeminent French writers of detective fiction. His most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera, was originally serialized in 1909 and 1910. He died in 1927.
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Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) began his literary career writing articles and short stories for Dickens' periodicals. He published a biography of his father and a number of plays, but his reputation rests on his novels. Collins is well known for his mystery, suspense, and crime writings. He is best known for his novels in the emerging genres of Sensation and Detective fiction.
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Celebrated feminist writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860â1935) was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She is perhaps best remembered as the author of the short story âThe Yellow Wallpaperâ, which details a womanâs descent into madness after she is cooped up in a misguided attempt to restore her to health. The story was a clear indicator of Gilmanâs views on the restraints of women and related to her own treatment for postpartum depression.
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Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley (1797â1851) was born to well-known parents: author and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and philosopher William Godwin. When Mary was sixteen, she met the young poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, a devotee of her fatherâs teachings. In 1816, the two of them travelled to Geneva to stay with Lord Byron. One evening, while they shared ghost stories, Lord Byron proposed that they each write a ghost story of their own. Frankenstein was Maryâs contribution. Other works of hers include Mathilda, The Last Man, and The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck.
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