The Big Book of Spooky Tales - Horror Classics Anthology
Number 13, The Deserted House, The Man with the Pale Eyes, The Oblong Box, The Birth-MarkBy Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, Villiers Adam, C. Moffett, William Archer, F. Marryat, Fitz-James O'Brien, Guy de Maupassant, R. L. Stevenson, W. F. Harvey, M. R. James, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Théopile Gautier, Margaret Oliphant, Lafcadio Hearn, C. B. Fernando, Brander Matthews, Joseph L. French
Length41h 26m
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The Big Book of Spooky Tales - Horror Classics Anthology encapsulates an exquisite array of narrative artistry woven through the bleak and shadowy corridors of horror literature. Encompassing a broad spectrum from gothic to grotesque, the collection brilliantly showcases seminal works that have shaped the horror genre. This anthology is not only a treasury of chilling narratives but also a testament to the evolution of horror storytelling, capturing both subtle psychological unsettlement and overt spectral horrors. The diversity in narrative style—from the epistolary eeriness of Pliny the Younger to the sophisticated terror of Edgar Allan Poe—offers a panoramic view on how horror has been variously construed and conveyed across centuries and cultures. In delving into the backgrounds of the contributing authors, one finds a cadre of writers whose lives span several continents and epochs, assembling a rich mosaic of cultural and historical contexts. These authors, many of whom were pioneers of the horror genre during pivotal literary periods, collectively contribute to a multilayered exploration of human fears and supernatural folklore. Figures such as M. R. James and Guy de Maupassant, through their innovative contributions, have echoed and expanded upon ancient themes and narrative techniques, weaving them seamlessly into their haunting tales, which have remained resonant over generations. Readers seeking to traverse the dimly lit landscapes of fear and fascination should eagerly delve into The Big Book of Spooky Tales. This anthology not only promises to unsettle with its diverse spectral tales but also educates and enlightens, acquainting its audience with the richness of horror literature across time and tradition. It is, without doubt, an essential compendium for both aficionados and newcomers to gothic and horror literature, offering an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the masters of the genre in a single, compelling volume.
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GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length41 hrs 26 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 5, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Book of Ghosts (Collected Horror Tales)
2The Big Book of Spooky Tales - Horror Classics Anthology
3Ghost Stories
4Thrawn Janet (Robert Louis Stevenson)
5The Horla (Guy de Maupassant)
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6To Sura: A Letter (Pliny the Younger)
7The Beast with Five Fingers (William F. Harvey)
8I
9II
10III
11IV
12Number 13 (Montague Rhodes James)
13Joseph: A Story (Katherine Rickford)
14Sister Maddelena (Ralph Adams Cram)
15The Man Who Went Too Far (E.F. Benson)
16The Phantom Rickshaw (Rudyard Kipling)
17The Apparition of Mrs. Veal (Daniel Defoe)
18THE PREFACE
19A RELATION OF THE APPARITION OF MRS. VEAL
20TO THE READER
21Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book (M. R. James)
22The Haunted and the Haunters (Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton)
23The Silent Woman (Leopold Kompert)
24The Rival Ghosts (Brander Matthews)
25The Damned Thing (Ambrose Bierce)
26I ONE DOES NOT ALWAYS EAT WHAT IS ON THE TABLE
27II WHAT MAY HAPPEN IN A FIELD OF WILD OATS
28III A MAN THOUGH NAKED MAY BE IN RAGS
29IV AN EXPLANATION FROM THE TOMB
30The Interval (Vincent O'Sullivan)
31Dey Ain't No Ghosts (Ellis Parker Butler)
32The Banshees of Ireland
33THE GIANT GHOST
34SOME FAMOUS GHOSTS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITOL
35A GENUINE GHOST
36THE BAGGAGEMAN'S GHOST
37DRUMMERS SEE A SPECTER
38DR. FUNK SEES THE SPIRIT OF BEECHER
39MYSTERY OF THE COINS
40MR. BEECHER APPEASED
41MARYLAND GHOSTS
42THE GHOST OF PEG ALLEY'S POINT
43AN APPARITION AND DEATH
44AN IDIOT GHOST WITH BRASS BUTTONS
45A MODEL GHOST STORY
46A GHOST THAT WILL NOT DOWN
47TOM CYPHER'S PHANTOM ENGINE
48GHOSTS IN CONNECTICUT
49THE SPOOK OF DIAMOND ISLAND
50THE GHOST'S FULL HOUSE
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