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60 Gothic Classics
eBook - The Castle of Otranto, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Headless Horseman, The Man-Wolf, The Beetle, The Phantom of the Opera...
Hawthorne, Nathaniel/MacDonald, George/Austen, Jane et al
ISBN/EAN: 9788027247509
Umbreit-Nr.: 9944828
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 10694 S., 10.36 MB
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Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 21.12.2018
Auflage: 1/2018
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- Spanning over two centuries of literary innovation, '60 Gothic Classics' is a profound exploration of the gothic tradition in literature, enveloping readers in a world of psychological terror, romanticism, and macabre aesthetics. This anthology seamlessly weaves together a tapestry of styles from the stark terror of the 18th century to the nuanced, symbolic narratives of the early 20th century. The collection showcases the evolution of the genre through well-chosen examples, illustrating how each piece contributes to the development of gothic elements like the sublime, the uncanny, and the grotesque. Standout pieces examine haunted landscapes, tormented characters, and chilling, often supernatural, dilemmas without focusing on individual authorial accomplishments, thus underscoring the genre's collective impact. The contributing authors, ranging from Horace Walpole to Gaston Leroux, bring a variety of backgrounds and voices to this anthology, enriching the thematic scope of the collection. Their works reflect the socio-political anxieties of their respective eras, using the gothic form to address issues of identity, morality, and power. The diversity of the authors, encompassing varying nationalities and historical contexts, provides a panoramic view of the gothic mode, linking classic tropes with their evolution into symbols of cultural and psychological resonance across different periods. '60 Gothic Classics' presents a unique scholarly resource and an enriching literary journey for readers intrigued by the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms. This anthology not only invites literary aficionados but also students and scholars to delve into the depths of gothic fiction, offering a comprehensive understanding of its progression and enduring appeal. The collection serves as both an educational tool and a compelling exploration of genre, making it an essential addition to any literary collection interested in the development of gothic literature and its ongoing dialogue between past and present narratives.
- Kurztext
- Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Castle of OtrantoVathekThe Castle of WolfenbachCaleb WilliamsThe Mysteries of UdolphoThe ItalianThe MonkWielandNorthanger AbbeyFrankensteinThe Orphan of the RhineNightmare AbbeyThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Black CatThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe VampyreThe Legend of Sleepy HollowMelmoth the WandererThe Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified SinnerThe Hunchback of Notre-DameThe Phantom ShipSt, John's EveViyThe Mysterious PortraitJane EyreWuthering HeightsSweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet StreetThe House of the Seven GablesRappaccini's DaughterThe Birth MarkThe Lifted VeilThe Woman in WhiteStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeThe Mystery of Edwin DroodCarmillaUncle SilasThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Picture of Dorian GrayThe HorlaThe Forsaken InnThe Yellow WallpaperThe Great God PanLilithThe Lost StradivariusThe Island of Doctor MoreauThe BeetleThe Turn of the ScrewDraculaThe Jewel of Seven Stars (Original 1903 Edition)The Monkey's PawThe NecromancersThe Phantom of the OperaClarimondeThe Mummy's FootThe House on the BorderlandThe Boats of the Glen CarrigWolverden Tower