Description
The Big Book of Halloween Tales plunges readers into a labyrinth of eerie tales and ghostly narratives, perfect for the chilling ambiance of Halloween. This extensive anthology brings together a plethora of literary styles—from the Gothic romanticism of the 19th century to the supernatural horror of the early 20th century. With pieces ranging from psychological thrillers to spooky folklore, the collection breathes life into the macabre theme of Halloween through stories that have stood the test of time. Without leaning towards one singular narrative, the anthology weaves a tapestry of suspense, fear, and the supernatural, providing standout entries that engage and unsettle without needing single author attribution. The contributors to this anthology are a veritable who's who of classic and Gothic literature. Their diverse backgrounds—from pioneers of Romanticism like Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley to masters of horror like H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe—complement each other and create a rich cultural and historical context. This formidable array of authors reflects the shifting attitudes and styles in literature, offering insight into the transformation of fear and fantastical storytelling through time. Together, these voices, drawn from various periods and movements, enrich the reader's exploration of Halloween narratives with a profound depth of experience. For the reader, The Big Book of Halloween Tales provides a unique opportunity to explore a vast array of literary voices and styles within a single volume. This collection is a treasure trove for those seeking an educational and thrilling journey through the annals of spooky storytelling. As one delves into the pages of this anthology, they will uncover a wealth of perspectives and insights that not only entertain but also invite them to engage in a broader dialogue about the human fascination with fear and mystery. This collection is indispensable for literature lovers and those wishing to experience the multifaceted allure of Halloween.
More Wilhelm Hauff, Theodor Storm, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Louis Tracy, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Guy Boothby, Jane Austen, Algernon Blackwood, Ralph Adams Cram, John Meade Falkner, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, William Harrison Ainsworth, Daniel Defoe, John Kendrick Bangs, Cleveland Moffett, Brander Matthews, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Sax Rohmer, Horace Walpole, Rudyard Kipling, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Thomas Love Peacock, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, David Lindsay, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Edward Bellamy, Walter Hubbell, S. Mukerji, George Sylvester Viereck, Charles Brockden Brown, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Leopold Kompert, Richard Marsh, Chester Bailey Fernald, Florence Marryat, Catherine Crowe, Marjorie Bowen, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, H. G. Wells, John R. Musick, Robert W. Chambers, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, E. F. Benson, Jerome K. Jerome, M. R. James, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Eleanor M. Ingram, George W. M. Reynolds, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Edith Nesbit, Sabine Baring-Gould, William Thomas Beckford, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Nikolai Gogol, J. Meade Falkner, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Gaskell, Gertrude Atherton, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Olivia Howard Dunbar, Ann Radcliffe, Louisa M. Alcott, Thomas Mayne Reid, Amelia B. Edwards, Leonard Kip, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Charles Maturin, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Emile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Pedro de Alarcon, J. K. Huysmans, 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, H. H. Munro, Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, J. T. Bealby, Samuel Henley, Isabel F. Hapgood, Keene Wallace, Margarete Münsterberg, Adelbert von Chamisso, Thomas De Quincey, Marie Corelli & C.J. Hogarth Books
