Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics : Black Magic, Sweeney Todd, The Vampyre, Dracula, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Frankenstein…

Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics' is an unparalleled anthology that casts a wide net across the shadowy waters of supernatural literature, pulling from the depths a staggering array of narratives that have shaped the horror and gothic genres. This collection boasts an eclectic mix of styles and forms, ranging from Victorian ghost stories to eerie folk tales and psychological thrillers, encapsulating the development of horror literature from its inception to its maturity. The anthology is meticulously curated to highlight the evolution of the genre, featuring seminal works that have haunted readers' imaginations for centuries, alongside lesser-known gems that deserve the spotlight. The contributing authors are a veritable who's who of classic literary giants, each bringing their unique voice and cultural backdrop to the overarching theme of the supernatural and macabre. From the grim moors of England to the haunted castles of Eastern Europe, the works included in this collection reflect diverse historical and cultural perspectives that enrich the genre. Notably, the collection includes pioneers who have influenced myriad literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism and beyond, offering readers a comprehensive view of the psychological and societal underpinnings of fear and the supernatural. 'Readers, venture if you dare into the pages of 'Warlock's Play', where each story serves not only as a chilling encounter but also as a profound exploration of the human psyche's complexities. This anthology is an essential compendium for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a unique lens through which to explore perennial themes of fear, superstition, and the unknown. Through its formidable breadth and depth, the collection encourages a dialogue between epochs, authors, and disciplines, making it an invaluable addition to any literary collection.

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Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley (1797–1851) 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 father’s 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 Mary’s contribution. Other works of hers include Mathilda, The Last Man, and The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck.
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Mathilda

Mary Shelley

World's Greatest Sci-Fi Stories

Frankenstein : A Gothic Tale of Science, Creation, and Consequences

Mary Shelley, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co

Transformation and other stories (Legend Classics)

Mary Shelley

Die größten Klassiker der Regency-Ära : 50 Titel in einem Band: Verstand und Gefühl, Waverley, Don Juan, Faust, Das Fräulein von Scuderi, Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts,

Die größten Schriftstellerinnen der Regency-Ära : Stolz und Vorurteil, Verteidigung der Rechte der Frau, Frankenstein, Fantomina, Evelina, Gabriele, Die Amtmannin von Hohenweile

On Ghosts : Mary Shelley's Reflection on the Supernatural

Mary Shelley, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co

Frankenstein: The Original 1818 Unabridged and Complete Edition : (A Mary Shelley Classics)

Mary Shelley

Frankenstein the Original 1818 Text : (Reader's Library Classics)

Mary Shelley

15+ Masterpieces of Gothic Horror. Classics Collection : Frankenstein, Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Carmilla, The Turn of the Screw and others

Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Sheridan Le Fanu, Henry James, Arthur Machen, Nikolai Gogol

Frankenstein : Unleash the Gothic Horror

Mary Shelley, Zenith Crescent Moon Press

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley

Edgar Allan Poe

H. P. Lovecraft

Wilkie Collins

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Arthur Conan Doyle

Thomas Hardy

Charles Dickens

Rudyard Kipling

Elizabeth Gaskell

Daniel Defoe

Jerome K. Jerome

Washington Irving

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Oscar Wilde

Robert Louis Stevenson

H. G. Wells

Jack London

Jane Austen

Charlotte Brontë

Emily Brontë