
Occult & Supernatural Tales
Enriched edition. Including Gothic Horror Classics & Dark Fantasy CollectionsBy Bram StokerLength24h 5m
About this audiobook
Bram Stoker's 'Occult & Supernatural Tales' is a haunting collection of short stories that delve into the realms of the supernatural. Known primarily for his iconic novel 'Dracula,' Stoker showcases his mastery of gothic horror and eerie atmospheres in this lesser-known work. Each tale is expertly crafted with rich descriptions and intricate plots that draw the reader into a world where the supernatural is a palpable force. This collection serves as a prime example of late 19th-century gothic literature, highlighting Stoker's ability to create chilling and suspenseful narratives that continue to captivate readers today.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (26)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreHorror
Length24 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Jewel of Seven Stars
26A Corner in Dwarfs
2Introduction
27A Criminal Star
3Author Biography
28A Star Trap
4Historical Context
29A Moon-Light Effect
5Synopsis (Selection)
30Under the Sunset
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6Dracula's Guest
31The Rose Prince
7The Judge's House
32The Invisible Giant
8The Squaw
33The Shadow Builder
9The Secret of the Growing Gold
34How 7 Went Mad
10The Gipsy Prophecy
35Lies and Lilies
11The Coming of Abel Behenna
36The Castle of the King
12The Burial of the Rats
37The Wondrous Child
13A Dream of Red Hands
38The Red Stockade
14Crooken Sands
39The Dualists
15The Occasion
40The Crystal Cup
16A Lesson in Pets
41Buried Treasures
17Coggins's Property
42The Chain of Destiny
18The Slim Syrens
43Our New House
19A New Departure in Art
44The Man from Shorrox'
20Mick the Devil
45A Yellow Duster
21In Fear of Death
46The 'Eroes of the Thames
22At Last
47The Way of Peace
23Chin Music
48Greater Love
24A Deputy Waiter
49Lord Castleton Explains
25Work'us
50The Seer