Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an exquisite anthology that traverses the dark corridors of the Gothic tradition in literature, offering a haunting exploration of themes from the supernatural to the sublime. With a masterful compilation of over a century's worth of Gothic literature, this collection features a tapestry of works that range from the atmospheric to the macabre, reflecting the rich tradition of Gothic storytelling. Standout pieces explore human psyche teetering on the edge of madness, lost in the labyrinth of shadows, yet always searching for the light that pierces through the gloom. As a collective, these pieces exemplify the Gothic genre's enduring ability to unsettle, captivate, and provoke thought. The roster of esteemed authors included, like Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charlotte Brontë, represents a confluence of literary giants whose works collectively deepen our understanding of the Gothic motif. As contributors from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the Romantic to the Victorian eras, their narratives intersect historical and cultural movements, highlighting the universal resonance of Gothic themes. Bringing together both well-loved masterpieces and hidden gems, the anthology is a testament to the impact of Gothic literature across different periods and literary traditions, forging connections through horror, romance, and existential musings. For readers, Mystique of the Darkness offers a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the eerie elegance that is synonymous with the Gothic genre. As an essential resource, it beckons those eager to explore the confluence of history, culture, and literary artistry that forms the Gothic masterpiece. This anthology is not only an education in 18th and 19th-century literature but also an invitation to engage in the timeless conversation that these iconic authors started, inviting readers into a world where the shadows are as beautiful as the light.
Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics
Authors:
- Charles Dickens
- Friedrich Schiller
- Oscar Wilde
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Edgar Allan Poe
- William Hope Hodgson
- Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
- George MacDonald
- Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Bram Stoker
- Charlotte Brontë
- Emily Brontë
- William Godwin
- Henry James
- Victor Hugo
- Théophile Gautier
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Joseph Conrad
- Guy Boothby
- Jane Austen
- Mayne Reid
- John Meade Falkner
- Guy de Maupassant
- George Eliot
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
- 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
- Robert Browning
- Walter Hubbell
- Marie Corelli
- Charles Brockden Brown
- James Hogg
- William Blake
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- John Keats
- Richard Marsh
- Clara Reeve
- Charles Robert Maturin
- John William Polidori
- Lord Byron
- W. Jacobs
- E. F. Benson
- M. R. James
- E. T. A. A Hoffmann
- George W. M. M Reynolds
- William Thomas Beckford
- Christina Rossetti
- Tobias Smollett
- Nikolai Gogol
- Mary Shelley
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Ann Radcliffe
- Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Eliza Parsons
- Eleanor Sleath
- Émile Erckmann
- Alexandre Chatrian
Format:
Duration:
- 13082 pages
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English
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Oscar Wilde
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Bram Stoker
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Charlotte Brontë
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Henry James
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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Joseph Conrad
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Jane Austen
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George Eliot
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Washington Irving
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Wilkie Collins
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William Blake
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John Keats
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Christina Rossetti
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Mary Shelley
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