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The Vintage Mysteries for the Holidays : The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Innocence of Father Brown, Sherlock Holmes, The Leavenworth Case, Fear Stalks the Village, More Tish…

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'The Vintage Mysteries for the Holidays' is a compelling anthology that thrives on the confluence of suspense and celebration. Gathering a remarkable range of detective tales penned by pioneers of mystery and detective fiction, this collection not only celebrates the festive season but also explores the darker, more puzzling aspects of human nature. The literary styles vary from the gothic allure of psychological introspection to the intricate plots of classic whodunits, featuring prominent narratives set against the backdrop of the holiday cheer, which serve as a stark contrast to the sinister twists within each tale. In contributing to this anthology, the illustrious lineup of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, and Arthur Conan Doyle, each bring their unique backgrounds and literary prowess, echoing the evolution of the detective genre over the ages. These authors, integral to shaping the literary canon of mysteries, infuse the collection with a rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts, from Victorian England to early 20th-century America. Their collective works not only underscore the enduring appeal of holiday mysteries but also reflect on societal norms and human psychology, through narratives woven with suspense and moral dilemmas. 'The Vintage Mysteries for the Holidays' provides a unique gateway for readers to traverse the evolving landscape of mystery literature. This anthology is an essential read for both aficionados of classic detective stories and newcomers eager to explore the genre. It offers a remarkable opportunity to engage with the works of some of the greatest writers in the literary world, each story inviting reflection on the human condition and the perennial quest for truth, all wrapped in the deceptive simplicity of holiday tales.


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  • E-Book

Dauer:

  • • 6870 seiten

Sprache:

Englisch


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    Rainer Maria Rilke, Walt Whitman, Heinrich Heine, William Shakespeare, John Milton, Lord Byron, Friedrich Schiller, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Dschalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, Gottfried von Straßburg, Victor Hugo, Dante Alighieri, William Wordsworth Homer, Vergil, Ovid, Giacomo Leopardi, Georg Herwegh, Giosuè Carducci, Omar Chayyām, Alphonse de Lamartine, Stéphane Mallarmé, Christian Morgenstern, Joachim Ringelnatz, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Alexander Sergejewitsch Puschkin, Robert Burns, Charles Baudelaire

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  2. Auf der Suche nach dem Unbekannten: Die größten Seeabenteuerromane : 20.000 Meilen unter dem Meer, Moby Dick, Der Pirat, Die Schatzinsel, Das Herz der Finsternis

    Jules Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson, Herman Melville, Walter Scott, Joseph Conrad, Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Kraft, Alexandre Dumas, H. G. Wells, Daniel Defoe, Rudyard Kipling, Victor Hugo, Sophie Wörishöffer, Arnold Masarey, Franz Treller, Frederick Marryat, Georg Engel, Jonathan Swift, Pierre Loti

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  3. The Pit and the Pendulum

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  4. El pozo y el péndulo "The Pit and the Pendulum"

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  5. El entierro prematuro "The Premature Burial"

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  6. El gato negro / El hundimiento de la casa Usher / El cuervo "The Black Cat/ The Fall of the House of Usher / The Raven"

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  7. El extraño caso del señor Valdemar y otros relatos "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar"

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  8. El cuervo y otros cuentos

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  9. Lyrikalikus 269

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  10. Lyrikalische Lesung Episode 86

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  11. Lyrikalikus 245

    Edgar Allan Poe

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  12. Un cuento de las montañas escabrosas

    Edgar Allan Poe

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