The Ultimate Halloween Collection (eBook)

Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Brander Matthews, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Walter Hubbell, Leopold Kompert, Florence Marryat, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, E. F. Benson, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Shelley, Margaret Oliphant, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Leonard Kip, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Pedro De Alarçon, Pliny The Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers L'Isle de Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando (Autoren)

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2022
6500 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738602-5 (EAN)

Infos

The Ultimate Halloween Collection serves as a treasure trove of spine-chilling stories and eerie narratives that traverse the landscape of Halloween's themes. This anthology boasts a rich tapestry of styles, from the atmospheric Gothic to the psychologically unsettling, capturing the essence of the macabre and the murmurings of the supernatural. Each work within this collection is designed to haunt and mesmerize, with standout pieces that delve into ghostly apparitions, darkly vivid dreams, and the unsettling facets of human nature. Titles within the anthology mirror the literary evolution of horror and suspense, setting the pulse of the reader racing through diverse eras and cultures. The contributing authors of The Ultimate Halloween Collection are a veritable who's who of literary giants and pioneers across centuries. With the likes of Poe's atmospheric dread, Twain's incisive wit, and Shelley's imaginative invention, the volume encapsulates a diverse cross-section of the Gothic, romantic, and contemporary horror movements. These voices, whether echoing the Romantics' transcendental fear or the Victorian fascination with the supernatural, coalesce to present a kaleidoscope of fear and fantasy. This compendium highlights the cultural and historical contexts that each author brings, illuminating the perennial appeal of the haunting and the otherworldly. Readers embarking on The Ultimate Halloween Collection will find themselves ensconced in a sanctuary of shadows and whispers, where the heart of Halloween beats in every page. It is a rare opportunity to indulge in an anthology that not only entertains but also educates through its vast span of perspectives and styles. This collection invites readers to explore the dialogues and dissonances among the authors, fostering an appreciation for the enduring allure of the eerie and mysterious. A must-read for those seeking to understand the multifaceted world of horror literature, this compilation enriches both the imagination and knowledge of every intrepid literary explorer.

Autor

Wilhelm Hauff, a German author, was born on November 29, 1802, in Stuttgart and crafted a legacy through his literary prowess, despite his brief life, concluding on November 18, 1827. Renowned for his vivid storytelling and mastery of the German Romantic style, Hauff's works often delve into the realms of fantasy and the macabre, capturing the imaginations of readers. 'The Ultimate Halloween Collection' is an anthology that highlights Hauff's adeptness at weaving tales that are both eerie and enthralling. Notwithstanding the expansive scope of this posthumous collection, it represents but a fragment of his oeuvre, which includes novels, poetry, and a significant corpus of fairy tales which he is arguably most famous for. His narrative style is characterized by a keen sense of adventure and the interplay between the real and the supernatural. This ability to blend fantastical elements with human experiences has cemented Hauff's place in the canon of German Romantic literature. Hauff's literary journey was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 24, yet his contributions continue to resonate with and enchant readers worldwide, making him a towering figure of 19th-century German literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Übersetzer: Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century horror authors • 19th century horror classics • Autumn chill suspense tales • before we were yours • castle rock • Classic horror authors compilation • classic horror collection • cosmic horror exploration • Cosmic terror narratives • Daughters of the Lake • Dead End Girl • eerie psychological thrillers • German folklore in literature • Ghost stories compilation • gothic fiction anthology • gothic horror anthology • gothic romance stories • Halloween literature classics • Haunted legends compilation • haunting folklore collection • historical horror perspectives • Horror literature classics • horror short stories • Human psyche exploration • infected • macabre literary influences • psychological horror fiction • psychological horror stories • public domain horror • Sharp Objects • Stephen King • Supernatural fiction tales • supernatural narratives anthology • Supernatural short stories collection • Swamp Spook • The Haunting of Hill House • Victorian era ghost tales • Victorian gothic tales • westworld • Wilhelm Hauff literature