Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics
Charles Dickens · Friedrich Schiller · Oscar Wilde · Robert Louis Stevenson · Edgar Allan Poe · William Hope Hodgson · Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu · George MacDonald · Percy Bysshe Shelley · Bram Stoker · Charlotte Brontë · Emily Brontë · William Godwin · Henry James · Victor Hugo · Théophile Gautier · Arthur Conan Doyle · Joseph Conrad · Guy Boothby · Jane Austen · Mayne Reid · John Meade Falkner · Guy de Maupassant · George Eliot · Samuel Taylor Coleridge · 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 · Robert Browning · Walter Hubbell · Marie Corelli · Charles Brockden Brown · James Hogg · William Blake · Charlotte Perkins Gilman · John Keats · Richard Marsh · Clara Reeve · Charles Robert Maturin · John William Polidori · Lord Byron · W. W. Jacobs · E. F. Benson · M. R. James · E. T. A. Hoffmann · George W. M. Reynolds · William Thomas Beckford · Christina Rossetti · Tobias Smollett · Nikolai Gogol · Mary Shelley · Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Ann Radcliffe · Matthew Gregory Lewis · Eliza Parsons · Eleanor Sleath · Émile Erckmann · Alexandre Chatrian
Nov 2022 · DigiCat
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Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics is an exquisite anthology that traverses the dark corridors of the Gothic tradition in literature, offering a haunting exploration of themes from the supernatural to the sublime. With a masterful compilation of over a century's worth of Gothic literature, this collection features a tapestry of works that range from the atmospheric to the macabre, reflecting the rich tradition of Gothic storytelling. Standout pieces explore human psyche teetering on the edge of madness, lost in the labyrinth of shadows, yet always searching for the light that pierces through the gloom. As a collective, these pieces exemplify the Gothic genre's enduring ability to unsettle, captivate, and provoke thought. The roster of esteemed authors included, like Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Charlotte Brontë, represents a confluence of literary giants whose works collectively deepen our understanding of the Gothic motif. As contributors from diverse backgrounds, ranging from the Romantic to the Victorian eras, their narratives intersect historical and cultural movements, highlighting the universal resonance of Gothic themes. Bringing together both well-loved masterpieces and hidden gems, the anthology is a testament to the impact of Gothic literature across different periods and literary traditions, forging connections through horror, romance, and existential musings. For readers, Mystique of the Darkness offers a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the eerie elegance that is synonymous with the Gothic genre. As an essential resource, it beckons those eager to explore the confluence of history, culture, and literary artistry that forms the Gothic masterpiece. This anthology is not only an education in 18th and 19th-century literature but also an invitation to engage in the timeless conversation that these iconic authors started, inviting readers into a world where the shadows are as beautiful as the light.
About the author
Charles Dickens (1812–1870), an English writer and social critic, created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoy unparalleled popularity and have been adapted for stage, film, and television countless times. While 'Mystique of the Darkness: 100+ Gothic Classics' is not a known work attributable to Dickens, his contribution to literature spans a myriad of celebrated novels, novellas, and short stories often characterized by his concern for social reform. His novels, noted for their biting satire, atmospheric settings, and vivid characterizations, include classics such as 'Oliver Twist,' 'David Copperfield,' 'Great Expectations,' and 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Dickens mastered the serial publication format, which allowed him to evaluate reader reactions and modify his plots accordingly. His writing style blends a humorous and critical tone with a dose of sentimentalism and sharp observations of character and society. Although primarily known for his novels, Dickens also wrote shorter tales, essays, and serialized novellas that capture the gothic and the ghostly, with 'A Christmas Carol' being one of the most famous examples, manifesting his prowess not only as a literary artist but also as a storyteller of the supernatural.
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