HORROR CLASSICS Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Works of Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce & Arthur Machen - All in One Premium Edition (eBook)

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Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, H. P. Lovecraft (Autoren)

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2022
1980 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654700953-5 (EAN)

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HORROR CLASSICS Ultimate Collection is an unparalleled anthology that traverses the depth and breadth of the horror genre through its most tumultuous periods, offering readers an exceptional range of literary styles and thematic explorations. The collection boasts a mélange of the macabre and the arcane, seamlessly weaving the psychological with the supernatural. Within its pages, the anthology presents seminal works that have shaped and defined the genre, showcasing the distinct yet harmoniously blended voices of Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, and H.P. Lovecraft. Each piece serves as a standalone testament to the horror narrative, while collectively, they encapsulate the evolution of horror literature from gothic eeriness to cosmic terror. The contributing authors, pillars in the pantheon of horror literature, hail from diverse backgrounds but share a commonality in their significant contributions to the literary and cultural movements of their time. Edgar Allan Poe's pioneering of psychological horror, H.P. Lovecraft's establishment of cosmic horror, Ambrose Bierce's mastery of the short story form and dark satire, and Arthur Machen's blending of mysticism with horror, collectively enrich this anthology, offering a comprehensive overview of the genre's development and its thematic preoccupations with fear, the unknown, and the supernatural. Their works not only reflect the societal anxieties and existential ponderings of their respective eras but also have profoundly influenced subsequent generations of writers and the horror genre as a whole. This anthology is an indispensable collection for both aficionados and scholars of horror. It invites readers to delve into the abyss of human psyche and confront the eldritch through a literary journey spanning the greatest works of four master storytellers. Beyond its value as entertainment, it serves as a critical compendium that encapsulates the essence of horror as a reflective lens on society and the human condition. As such, HORROR CLASSICS Ultimate Collection is recommended for its educational merit, its exhaustive exploration of horror's myriad facets, and the dialogue it engenders between the emblematic and contrasting narratives constructed by its distinguished authors.

Autor

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), an American writer, editor, and literary critic, is among the central figures of 19th-century American literary canon, particularly renowned for his macabre and gothic tales. His literary corpus is diverse, encompassing poetry, short stories, a novel, and literary criticism, but it is his mastery of the horror and the detective story for which he is most celebrated. Poe's contributions to the genre are monumental, with works such as 'The Tell-Tale Heart', 'The Fall of the House of Usher', and 'The Raven' solidifying his place as a pioneer of the psychological horror narrative, a style that delves into the complexity of the human psyche and the nuances of dread. Poe's influence extends beyond literature into the realms of psychology and the emerging detective genre, as seen in his detective character C. Auguste Dupin. Moreover, his literary theories and criticisms have been foundational to the understanding of the craft, influencing such later writers as Charles Baudelaire and H.P. Lovecraft, making him a seminal figure in the history of horror literature (Kennedy, 1987). The compilation 'HORROR CLASSICS Ultimate Collection: The Greatest Works of Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Ambrose Bierce & Arthur Machen' acts as a testament to the enduring legacy of Poe's works, which continue to captivate and terrify readers more than a century after his death.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: 19th century horror authors • A Shade of Vampire • Blake Crouch • Classic horror novels • cosmic horror mythos • Cunning Plans • dark fantasy anthologies • dark romanticism books • eldritch terror narrative • gothic horror literature • gothic mystery tales • historical supernatural adventures • interview with the Vampire • Lovecraftian cosmic horror • macabre fantasy fiction • macabre tales collection • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children • Occult detective fiction • perfume • Poe's mysterious stories • Psychological thriller classics • Psychological thriller stories • Stephen King • supernatural fiction writers • supernatural horror fiction • The Kingfountain • The Nightblade • Victorian era horror • vintage horror masterpieces • Wuthering Heights