70+ SUPERNATURAL TALES OF GOTHIC HORROR (eBook)

Uncle Silas, Carmilla, In a Glass Darkly, Madam Crowl's Ghost, The House by the Churchyard…

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, M. R. James (Autoren)

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2023
6072 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774986-8 (EAN)

Infos

70+ SUPERNATURAL TALES OF GOTHIC HORROR plunges readers into the atmospheric depths of gothic literature, where the boundaries between the natural and supernatural blur into chilling narratives. This anthology encompasses over seventy curated tales that showcase a gamut of gothic horror—ranging from the eerie and ethereal to the darkly unsettling. This collection excels not only in variety but also in its meticulous attention to the core of gothic storytelling—evoking an ineffable sense of dread and wonder. Engaging with supernatural elements, traditional folklore, and moral ambiguities, these tales are crafted to enthrall the literary connoisseur with their haunting beauty and unsettling vigor. Edited to harmonize the unique voices of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and M. R. James, the anthology immerses the reader in a dialogue between two masters of the genre. Their works, rooted in 19th and early 20th-century gothic traditions, provide pivotal contributions to the supernatural horror landscape. Offering narratives steeped in mysterious happenings and psychological terror, the stories invite readers to explore themes of otherworldly hauntings and the fragility of the human mind within the context of gothic horror's evolution. This collection is an essential exploration for aficionados of literary horror, offering a rich tapestry of gothic narratives that encourages reflection on the supernatural's role in shaping literary history. Each story enriches the thematic landscape of the anthology, providing an unparalleled literary experience marked by intellectual intrigue and spine-tingling delight. Venture into this anthology for an academically robust and eerily captivating voyage through gothic horror, where each tale serves as a window to the intricate interplay of fear and fantasy across the ages.

Autor

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814–1873) was an Irish writer best known for his mastery of the gothic horror genre. He excelled as a novelist and a short storist, exhibiting a remarkable talent for weaving supernatural themes with a touch of psychological complexity. Le Fanu is often credited with developing the ghost story into a sophisticated and refined art form, significantly influencing the gothic tales of subsequent generations. His works frequently explore the tensions between the rational enlightenment and the superstitious past, set against a backdrop of a haunted Irish landscape. '70+ SUPERNATURAL TALES OF GOTHIC HORROR' encapsulates a substantial part of Le Fanu's oeuvre, demonstrating his penchant for the eerie and the uncanny. Among his most notable works is 'Carmilla,' a vampire novella that predates Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' and has significantly impacted the vampire fiction genre. Le Fanu's literary style often involves creating a disquieting atmosphere through subtle suggestion rather than explicit horror, thereby leaving much to the reader's imagination. This technique allows the terror to expand beyond the text, lingering in the minds of his readers. His works remain vital reading for aficionados of gothic literature, for they capture the spirit of Victorian fears and fascinations, shaping the contours of supernatural fiction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century horror classics • ann radcliffe • atmospheric ghost narratives • chilling gothic legends • classic ghost tales • classic gothic anthology • creeping gothic atmosphere • Dark psychological exploration • Dracula • Edgar Allan Poe • Frankenstein • ghost stories collection • gothic horror compendium • Gothic horror stories • haunted room stories • horror anthology • Irish Gothic literature • Irish Victorian ghost stories • Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu works • Lovecraft • macabre and mundane blend • macabre Victorian tales • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children • mystery and supernatural • Paranormal fiction anthology • psychological terror tales • spectral whisper narratives • Stephen King • Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde • supernatural short stories • supernatural Victorian anthology • supernatural Victorian era • The Haunting of Hill House • The Woman in Black • uncanny gothic explorations • understated horror collection • Victorian Gothic horror • Victorian spiritualism themes • Victorian supernatural fiction • Victorian supernatural tales