Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers (eBook)

Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, George MacDonald, Arthur Cheney Train, Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, John Kendrick Bangs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Wilkie Collins, Saki, Fergus Hume, Edgar Wallace, William Douglas O'Connor, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, James Bowker, R. Austin Freeman, J. M. Barrie, E. F. Benson, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, Fred M. White, Sabine Baring-Gould, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Frank R. Stockton, Louisa M. Alcott, M.R. James, Leonard Kip, Emmuska Orczy, Lucie E. Jackson, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis (Autoren)

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2023
1258 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776590-5 (EAN)

Infos

Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers invites readers into a world brimming with intrigue, suspense, and the unexplained. This anthology weaves together a tapestry of perplexing murder mysteries and eerie supernatural stories, capturing the essence of both the macabre and the fantastical. The collection showcases a rich diversity of styles, from the psychological depth of classic whodunits to the chilling allure of ghost stories. Without singling out specific authors, the anthology offers standout narratives that promise to grip readers and keep them guessing long after the lights go out. The anthology brings together a formidable assembly of literary voices, from the enduring classics of Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle to the haunting pen of M.R. James and Florence Marryat. These authors hail from different eras and backgrounds, yet collectively, they explore the dark corners of the human experience, aligning with the Gothic and Victorian movements known for their fascination with mystery and the uncanny. Each contributor contributes a unique perspective, enriching the collection and inviting readers to consider the myriad ways fiction can explore the unknown. This anthology presents an unparalleled opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in a wide range of narrative styles and themes, from the puzzling dilemmas of detective stories to the spine-tingling mysteries of the supernatural. Mysteries for Christmas not only serves as an enthralling read but also fosters an engaging dialogue among the stories, offering readers profound insights into the collective human psyche. Whether for academic study or personal enjoyment, this collection is invaluable for its depth and scope, providing countless opportunities to ponder the mysteries that continue to captivate and confound us all.

Autor

Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), a literary colossus of the Victorian era, remains a towering figure in English literature. He was born in Portsmouth, England, and endured a challenging childhood that deeply influenced his writing; his early experiences of poverty and debtor's prison for his family projected into his novels' empathetic portrayal of the downtrodden. Dickens' illustrious career began with the serial publication of 'The Pickwick Papers' in 1836 and his novelistic oeuvre includes a litany of classics such as 'Great Expectations', 'Oliver Twist', 'A Christmas Carol', and 'David Copperfield'. Dickens' writing style is characterized by its vivid realism, biting social commentary, and memorable characterizations. Although 'Mysteries for Christmas: 48 Puzzling Murder Mysteries & Supernatural Thrillers' is not a recognized traditional title within Dickens' bibliography, it would likely compile his well-known Christmas stories and associated suspenseful works, nodding to his interests in the gothic and the supernatural that periodically surface in his novels and short stories. Dickens' legacy endures not only within literary circles but also in the social reform his works often advocated, cementing his status as both a storytelling genius and a compassionate moralist.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: 19th century mystery novels • 19th century supernatural fiction • 19th century suspense • Anthology of literary legends • Charles Dickens mysteries • Christmas crime fiction • Christmas murder mysteries • Christmas spirit mysteries • Christmas supernatural stories • classic detective fiction • Classic supernatural thrillers • deductive storytelling techniques • Edgar Allan Poe • english literature classics • English narrative craft • Ghostly Victorian tales • ghost stories for Christmas • gothic supernatural thrillers • historical literary evolution • historical mystery collections • Holiday crime thrillers • holiday detective stories • Holmesian deduction stories • How the Grinch Stole the Christmas • Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Chronicles • literary murder mysteries • literary suspense anthology • macabre romanticism • Murder on Christmas Eve • Murder on the Orient Express • now we are dead • period character studies • Sherlock Holmes • Stephen King • The Cuckoo’s Calling • The Night of the Moths • victorian detective stories • victorian era mysteries • Victorian holiday suspense • Victorian mystery anthologies