TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers (ePub)
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In 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers,' readers are treated to an expansive compendium of horror and gothic fiction curated by the adept Wilhelm Hauff. This anthology, rich in literary heritage, weaves together tales...
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In 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers,' readers are treated to an expansive compendium of horror and gothic fiction curated by the adept Wilhelm Hauff. This anthology, rich in literary heritage, weaves together tales that probe the darkest corners of the human psyche, featuring classics such as 'The Fall of the House of Usher' by Edgar Allan Poe and 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, as well as lesser-known yet equally chilling works. The stories are written in a variety of literary styles, providing a broad survey of the genre's evolution from macabre romanticism to Lovecraftian cosmic horror. The works encapsulate period-specific anxieties, societal fears, and timeless phobias, set against the backdrop of their unique literary contexts.
Wilhelm Hauff, a notable figure himself in the annals of German literature, is famed for his fairy tales and novellas. Hauff's own works often carried the dark undertones and folklore motifs that characterized many of the tales within this collection. This background evidently informed his selection and organization of these stories, intending to create a tapestry that illustrates the intricate relationship between narrative fiction and the human condition's more somber and supernatural dimensions.
This anthology is a must-read for aficionados of the gothic and horror literary genres. It serves as a comprehensive gateway to the works of the horror canon's pioneers and a rich repository for the connoisseur. For those chilly nights craving the thrill of dread and wonder, 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set' promises to engulf you in shadows, superstition, and the sublime terror that only timeless tales of the macabre can offer. It is an essential volume for any collector's library, and a mesmerizing journey for brave souls undaunted by the flicker of the candle's flame against the encroaching dark.
Wilhelm Hauff, a notable figure himself in the annals of German literature, is famed for his fairy tales and novellas. Hauff's own works often carried the dark undertones and folklore motifs that characterized many of the tales within this collection. This background evidently informed his selection and organization of these stories, intending to create a tapestry that illustrates the intricate relationship between narrative fiction and the human condition's more somber and supernatural dimensions.
This anthology is a must-read for aficionados of the gothic and horror literary genres. It serves as a comprehensive gateway to the works of the horror canon's pioneers and a rich repository for the connoisseur. For those chilly nights craving the thrill of dread and wonder, 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set' promises to engulf you in shadows, superstition, and the sublime terror that only timeless tales of the macabre can offer. It is an essential volume for any collector's library, and a mesmerizing journey for brave souls undaunted by the flicker of the candle's flame against the encroaching dark.
Autoren-Porträt von Wilhelm Hauff, Anatole France, Jack London, Henry James, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Charles Dickens, Daniel Defoe, Brander Matthews, Lafcadio Hearn, Ambrose Bierce, Ellis Parker Butler, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Mark Twain, 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, Harriet Beecher Stowe, 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, Edgar Allan Poe, 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, William Hope Hodgson, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando, John Buchan, George Macdonald, Bram Stoker
Wilhelm Hauff (1802-1827) was a German poet and novelist best known for his fairy tales and novellas. Born in Stuttgart, Hauff pursued theological studies before turning to literature. Although his life was tragically short, Hauff's literary output was prolific and diverse, encompassing satire, historical fiction, and folklore. He deftly combined elements of the Romantic era with the narrative structure of oriental tales, creating works with a unique charm and moral depth. Notable works include 'Mitteilungen aus den Memoiren des Satans' (1826) and 'Lichtenstein' (1826), a historical novel that stands out for reflecting the Romantic interest in the medieval past, intertwined with patriotic sentiments. However, he achieved widespread popularity with his fairy tales, often published in his 'Märchenalmanach' on various themes from 1826 to 1828. His tales are collected in anthologies such as 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers', which showcases his storytelling prowess. Hauff's fairy tales, characterized by their vivid imagination and suspense, have fueled the appetite for German folklore alongside peers like the Brothers Grimm. Despite his premature death at the age of 25, Wilhelm Hauff's work has made a lasting impact on the world of fantasy literature and continues to enchant readers to this day.
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- Autoren: Wilhelm Hauff , Anatole France , Jack London , Henry James , Théophile Gautier , Arthur Conan Doyle , Richard Le Gallienne , Ralph Adams Cram , Guy de Maupassant , Thomas Hardy , William Archer , Charles Dickens , Daniel Defoe , Brander Matthews , Lafcadio Hearn , Ambrose Bierce , Ellis Parker Butler , Washington Irving , Nathaniel Hawthorne , Grant Allen , Arthur Machen , Wilkie Collins , Mark Twain , 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 , Harriet Beecher Stowe , 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 , Edgar Allan Poe , 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 , William Hope Hodgson , Nizida , Walter F. Prince , Chester Bailey Fernando , John Buchan , George Macdonald , Bram Stoker
- 2023, 6500 Seiten, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547755005
- Erscheinungsdatum: 16.12.2023
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