The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time (eBook)

Enriched edition. 60+ Books in One Volume: Frankenstein, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Birth Mark, The Headless Horseman…

Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, George Eliot, 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, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H. G. Wells, W. W. Jacobs, H. P. Lovecraft, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz-James O'Brien, Eliza Parsons (Autoren)

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2023
10814 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778033-5 (EAN)

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The Greatest Gothic Classics of All Time draws readers into a realm where shadowy castles, dark secrets, and supernatural elements converge, showcasing a tapestry of gothic storytelling from the 18th to the early 20th century. This meticulously curated anthology encapsulates a wide array of literary styles'—from the romanticism of the Bront√´ sisters to the supernatural intrigues conjured by Charles Dickens and the existential ponderings presented through Mary Shelley's prose. Each piece contributes to the genre's legacy, offering a kaleidoscope of themes such as the duality of human nature, societal critiques, and the sublime terror that underscores human experience. The anthology features a diverse chorus of voices from both celebrated and pioneering authors, whose backgrounds span across various influential cultural and historical movements. The preeminent British, American, and European writers offer a comprehensive exploration of gothic literature's evolution and its socio-cultural impacts. The anthology merges the gothic sensations of Poe's America with the mysterious airs of Victorian England and the continental charm of authors like Hugo and Gautier, weaving a narrative that transcends time and space to provide a multifaceted view on human nature and anxieties. This compelling collection is an invaluable trove for any literature enthusiast seeking to explore the myriad faces of gothic fiction. Through its extensive range of authors, it presents not only a scholarly treasure but an invitation to experience the haunting beauty that only the greatest gothic narratives can offer. Readers are encouraged to delve deeply into these stories as an intellectual journey, one that sparks dialogue and reflects the perennial fascination with the unknown realms of the human soul and the worlds it shapes.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.12.2023
• Einführung: Soren Fenworth
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Soren Fenworth
• Übersetzer: C. J. Hogarth, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 18th century Gothic revival • 19th century Gothic romance • 19th century literature • British Gothic fiction • castle rock • Classic Literature • classic novels • classic short stories • dark atmosphere • Daughters of the Lake • Dead End Girl • Dickensian classics • English literature • gothic classics • gothic horror anthology • Gothic literature • great authors • Halloween • haunted manor mysteries • horror tales • literary classics • literary giants collection • literary masterpieces • macabre fiction • moody atmospheric narratives • mysterious characters • romantic gothic exploration • societal norms challenge • Stephen King • supernatural elements • supernatural identity crisis • Swamp Spook • The Exorcist • The Haunting of Ashburn House • The Outsider • timeless literature • Victorian authors • Victorian Era • Victorian psychological suspense • westworld