Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries

di Ralph Adams Cram (Autore)

Grant Allen (Autore)

Leonid Andreyev (Autore)

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Good Press, 2023

Something Wicked: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is an unparalleled anthology that plunges readers into the depths of fear and fascination through an array of foreboding narratives and supernatural encounters. This collection fuses diverse literary styles'Äîranging from gothic horror to chilling mysteries'Äîcrafted by some of the greatest literary minds across centuries. The anthology offers an expansive exploration of horror's evolution, vividly representing its thematic intricacies and cultural reflections. Standout stories weave dark allegories with eerie settings, promising to both unsettle and entice readers by challenging the boundaries between reality and the surreal. This collection brings together an illustrious array of authors who have collectively shaped the landscape of horror and the macabre. Among these visionaries are Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Mary Shelley, each contributing to a fabric of narratives that span Romantic, Victorian, and early 20th-century sensibilities. The anthology aligns with movements such as Romanticism and Gothic Revival, while exploring the anxieties of modernity and the unknown. The contributing authors provide a spectrum of perspectives that enrich the thematic core with cultural and historical depth, combining to create an essential resource for understanding the genre's enduring appeal and evolution. Such an extensive compilation offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a multitude of voices that collectively explore terror, mystery, and the supernatural. Something Wicked is recommended for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of horror's literary roots and its narrative diversity. Readers will find education and entertainment in the varied insights and dialogues produced by the integration of these classic works, making this anthology a vital addition to any literary collection. Readers are encouraged to delve into this vast compendium, which serves both as an educational tool and as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling in evoking the most profound human emotions. The anthology stands as a testament to horrors capacity to connect readers with the universal fears that resonate through the ages, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

• Autore: Ralph Adams Cram, Grant Allen, Leonid Andreyev
• Anno edizione: 2023
• Editore: Good Press
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 8596547684015