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Beware The Silence: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries (eBook)

Exploring the Depths of Human Fear and Imagination
Autor: Wilhelm Hauff
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ISBN: 8596547671671
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Beware The Silence: 560+ Horror Classics, Macabre Tales & Supernatural Mysteries is a monumental anthology that showcases the evolution and diversity of horror and supernatural literature. Spanning centuries of literary contributions, this collection presents an unparalleled variety of styles, from the gothic horror of Mary Shelley to the psychological terror of H.P. Lovecraft, and the cosmic dread of Algernon Blackwood. It reflects a broad spectrum of themes such as the human psyche, existential dread, and the supernatural, providing readers with a comprehensive view of the genres development. Standout pieces within this collection underscore the rich tapestry of fear and curiosity that defines horror literature, making it a significant compilation for both scholars and enthusiasts alike. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are titans in the literary world, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective to the theme of horror and supernatural mysteries. The collection aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, showcasing the genre's adaptability and resilience through different epochs. From the romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe to the modernist ambiguities of Ambrose Bierce, and the pioneering science fiction horror of H.G. Wells, the anthology is a testament to the genres ability to evolve while exploring the depths of human fear, curiosity, and imagination. Together, these authors weave a complex narrative that transcends the simply macabre, inviting readers to ponder the human condition and the unknown. Beware The Silence offers readers an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in the multifaceted world of horror and supernatural mysteries. It is an invitation to explore the shadows of literature, where the echoes of centuries-old fears, desires, and uncertainties resonate with contemporary readers. This anthology is not only an academic treasure trove for students and scholars of literary studies but also a labyrinth of terror and wonder for the lay reader. Each page turn promises to enrich ones understanding of the genre, providing a panoramic view of its historical evolution and the myriad ways it continues to captivate the imagination. For anyone eager to delve into the abyss of horror literature, this collection serves as both a comprehensive guide and a thrilling companion.

Autor Hauff, Wilhelm / Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan / Younger, Pliny The / Blavatsky, Helena / de Adam, Villiers l'Isle / Harvey, William F. / Macleod, Fiona / Stead, William T. / Bolton, Gambier / Davis, Andrew Jackson / Nizida / Prince, Walter F. / Buchan, John / Fernando, Chester Bailey / Tracy, Louis / Stoker, Bram / France, Anatole / Brontë, Charlotte / Brontë, Emily / London, Jack / James, Henry / Gautier, Théophile / Dickens, Charles / Doyle, Arthur Conan / Le Gallienne, Richard / Austen, Jane / Cram, Ralph Adams / De Quincey, Thomas / Falkner, John Meade / Maupassant, Guy de / Hardy, Thomas / Archer, William / Defoe, Daniel / Twain, Mark / Bangs, John Kendrick / Moffett, Cleveland / Matthews, Brander / Lowndes, Marie Belloc / Walpole, Horace / Kipling, Rudyard / Hearn, Lafcadio / Walpole, Hugh / Bierce, Ambrose / Marryat, Frederick / Stowe, Harriet Beecher / Butler, Ellis Parker / Irving, Washington / Andreyev, Leonid / Lindsay, David / Hawthorne, Nathaniel / Allen, Grant / Machen, Arthur / Collins, Wilkie / Thackeray, William Makepeace / Prest, Thomas Peckett / Chamisso, Adelbert Von / Rymer, James Malcolm / Hume, Fergus / Bellamy, Edward / Hubbell, Walter / Gilman, Charlotte Perkins / Kompert, Leopold / Marsh, Richard / Marryat, Florence / Crowe, Catherine / Polidori, John William / Wilde, Oscar / O'Sullivan, Vincent / Wells, H. G. / Chambers, Robert W. / Jacobs, W. W. / Shiel, M. P. / Benson, E. F. / Jerome, Jerome K. / James, M. R. / Hoffmann, E. T. A. / Weinbaum, Stanley G. / Stevenson, Robert Louis / Reynolds, George W. M. / Lovecraft, H. P. / Howard, Robert E. / Nesbit, Edith / Baring-Gould, Sabine / Beckford, William Thomas / Crawford, Francis Marion / Montgomery, Lucy Maud / Braddon, Mary Elizabeth / Molesworth, Mary Louisa / Poe, Edgar Allan / Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins / Gogol, Nikolai / Shelley, Mary / Gaskell, Elizabeth / Bulwer-Lytton, Edward / Stockton, Frank R. / Quiller-Couch, A. T. / Radcliffe, Ann / Alcott, Louisa M. / Edwards, Amelia B. / Hodgson, William Hope / Kip, Leonard / Lewis, Matthew Gregory / O'Brien, Fitz-James / Rickford, Katherine / Croker, Bithia Mary / Pirkis, Catherine L. / Erckmann, Émile / Chatrian, Alexandre / de Alarçon, Pedro / (Saki), H. H. Munro / Hearn, Lafcadio (Übers.) / Hogarth, C. J. (Übers.) / Bealby, J. T. (Übers.) / Henley, Samuel (Übers.) / Hapgood, Isabel F. (Übers.)
Verlag Good Press
Einband Adobe Digital Editions
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
Seitenangabe 23189 S.
Ausgabekennzeichen Englisch
Masse 31'993 KB

Über den Autor Wilhelm Hauff

Wilhelm Hauff (29. 11. 1802 Stuttgart - 18. 11. 1827 ebd.) war der Sohn eines württembergischen Beamten; nach Studium der Theologie, Philosophie und Philologie und Promotion in Tübingen arbeitete er zunächst als Hauslehrer, seit 1827 leitete er die Redaktion des Cotta'schen 'Morgenblatts'. Hauff war früh ein erfolgreicher Schriftsteller, seine Märchen zeichnen sich durch die die effektvolle Erweiterung der gängigen Erzähltechniken aus.

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