Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween (eBook)

Horror Classics, Mysterious Cases, Gothic Novels, Monster Tales & Supernatural Stories

Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Anatole France, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Brander Matthews, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Fergus Hume, Walter Hubbell, Leopold Kompert, Florence Marryat, John William Polidori, Vincent O'Sullivan, W. W. Jacobs, M. P. Shiel, M. R. James, H. P. Lovecraft, Francis Marion Crawford, Mary Shelley, Margaret Oliphant, Frank R. Stockton, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Leonard Kip, Katherine Rickford, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Pedro De Alarçon, 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, Chester Bailey Fernando (Autoren)

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2023
6500 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768415-2 (EAN)

Infos

Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween offers a variegated mosaic of chills and thrills, drawn from a sweeping array of literary styles that span the gamut from gothic horror to supernatural mystery, featuring an illustrious lineup of authors whose works have captivated readers for generations. This anthology encapsulates the essence of Halloween through its exploration of themes such as the duality of human nature, the supernatural realm, and the thin veil between the living and the dead. Standout pieces in this collection delve into haunted landscapes, ghostly apparitions, and eerie legends, each story a testament to the power of the genre to both entertain and unsettle its audience. The diversity within this volume not only showcases the rich literary context of these tales but also highlights their perennial significance across cultures and epochs. The contributing authors and editors to Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween are a veritable who's who of literary giants, ranging from the masterful gothic horror of Mary Shelley to the macabre mysteries of Edgar Allan Poe, and the hauntingly philosophical tales of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Together, these voices represent a broad spectrum of historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the dark romanticism of the 19th century to the psychological horror and speculative fiction of the early 20th century. The anthology aligns these varied voices in a collective exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the inexplicable elements of the supernatural world, enriching the readers understanding of Halloween's thematic landscape through a multifaceted lens. Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a must-read for aficionados of the horror and supernatural genre, offering an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of Halloween storytelling. This collection serves not only as an educational journey through the evolution of horror literature but also as a source of endless fascination and insight, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of fear and the supernatural. Readers are invited to explore this comprehensive anthology, which promises to enlighten and entertain through its celebration of one of literatures most enduring genres.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.12.2023
• Übersetzer: Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror
• Schlagworte: castle rock • classic authors • Daughters of the Lake • Dead End Girl • Eerie storytelling • Ghost Stories • Gothic literature • Halloween • Halloween stories • horror fiction • literary classics • spooky tales • Stephen King • Supernatural Fiction • Swamp Spook • swan song • The Exorcist • The Haunting of Hill House • The Outsider • Wilhelm Hauff