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The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels
Frankenstein, The Dunwich Horror, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Mummy, Carmilla, 20,000 Leagues under the SeaBy Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle, George W. M. Reynolds, Émile Erckmann, Alexandre Chatrian, Robert E. Howard, Alexandre Dumas Père, Mrs. Loudon, Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. G. Wells, Washington Irving, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, William Beckford, Albert W. Aiken, Gaston Leroux, Guy Boothby, Mayne Reid, John William Polidori, Theophile Gautier, Richard Marsh, H. Rider Haggard, Ambrose Pratt, David Franklin Powell, Abraham Merritt, Jules Verne, Florence Marryat, Robert Montgomery Bird, Edward Sylvester Ellis, Edgar Saltus, F. Marion Crawford, George MacDonald, Richard Francis Burton, Lallu Lal, John T. Platts, Mazhar Ali Khan
Length384h 42m
About this audiobook
The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels is a masterful anthology that encompasses a broad spectrum of gothic horror, supernatural thrillers, and classic tales of terror. This carefully curated collection captures the essence of horror literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing a diversity of styles and thematic explorations. With standout pieces that encapsulate the macabre atmosphere and psychological depth of horror, this anthology offers readers an unparalleled journey through corridors of fear and curiosity. The editors have succeeded in presenting a mix of celebrated and underappreciated works, preserving the genre's rich and diverse history. The anthology gathers the works of visionary authors whose groundbreaking contributions have shaped the landscape of horror literature. Figures such as Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Edgar Rice Burroughs are featured prominently alongside lesser-known but equally significant writers. The collection is a testament to the varied cultural and literary movements that these authors represent, from the Gothic Revival to the pulp fiction era. Their collective voices harmoniously converge, shedding light on societal anxieties, existential dread, and the eternal struggle between humanity and the unknown. The Book of Monsters is not merely a compilation but a scholarly treasure trove, offering readers a unique opportunity to delve into the multifaceted world of horror fiction. Each story provides a distinct perspective, making the anthology a vital resource for both aficionados and newcomers to the genre. This collection invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of fear and fascination woven by these literary giants, promising a profound and educational experience that highlights the timeless allure of horror.
Audiobook details
GenreYoung Adult, General Fiction
Length384 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Book of Monsters: 40 Timeless Horror Novels
88Pharos, the Egyptian (pt. 5)
2Frankenstein (pt. 1)
89For the Blood Is the Life (pt. 1)
3Frankenstein (pt. 2)
90For the Blood Is the Life (pt. 2)
4Frankenstein (pt. 3)
91For the Blood Is the Life (pt. 3)
5Frankenstein (pt. 4)
92The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 1)
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6The Vampyre
93The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 2)
7Dracula (pt. 1)
94The Hound of the Baskervilles (pt. 3)
8Dracula (pt. 2)
95Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 1)
9Dracula (pt. 3)
96Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 2)
10Dracula (pt. 4)
97Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 3)
11Dracula (pt. 5)
98Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 4)
12Dracula (pt. 6)
99Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 5)
13Dracula (pt. 7)
100Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 6)
14Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 1)
101Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 7)
15Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 2)
102Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 8)
16Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 3)
103Wagner the Wehr-wolf (pt. 9)
17Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 4)
104Clarimonde
18Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 5)
105The Headless Horseman (pt. 1)
19Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 6)
106The Headless Horseman (pt. 2)
20Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 7)
107The Headless Horseman (pt. 3)
21Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 8)
108The Headless Horseman (pt. 4)
22Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 9)
109The Headless Horseman (pt. 5)
23Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 10)
110The Headless Horseman (pt. 6)
24Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 11)
111The Headless Horseman (pt. 7)
25Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 12)
112The Headless Horseman (pt. 8)
26Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 13)
113The Headless Horseman (pt. 9)
27Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 14)
114The Headless Horseman (pt. 10)
28Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 15)
115The Princess and the Goblin (pt. 1)
29Varney the Vampire; Or, the Feast of Blood (pt. 16)
116The Princess and the Goblin (pt. 2)
30The Beetle (pt. 1)
117The Princess and the Goblin (pt. 3)
31The Beetle (pt. 2)
118The Princess and the Goblin (pt. 4)
32The Beetle (pt. 3)
119The Princess and the Goblin (pt. 5)
33The Beetle (pt. 4)
12020,000 Leagues under the Sea (pt. 1)
34The Beetle (pt. 5)
12120,000 Leagues under the Sea (pt. 2)
35The Beetle (pt. 6)
12220,000 Leagues under the Sea (pt. 3)
36The Island of Doctor Moreau (pt. 1)
12320,000 Leagues under the Sea (pt. 4)
37The Island of Doctor Moreau (pt. 2)
12420,000 Leagues under the Sea (pt. 5)
38The Man-Wolf (pt. 1)
125The Time Machine (pt. 1)
39The Man-Wolf (pt. 2)
126The Time Machine (pt. 2)
40The Man-Wolf (pt. 3)
127The Monster Men (pt. 1)
41Wolfshead
128The Monster Men (pt. 2)
42The Metal Monster (pt. 1)
129The Monster Men (pt. 3)
43The Metal Monster (pt. 2)
130The Wolf Demon; or, The Queen of the Kanawha (pt. 1)
44The Metal Monster (pt. 3)
131The Wolf Demon; or, The Queen of the Kanawha (pt. 2)
45The Metal Monster (pt. 4)
132The Wolf Demon; or, The Queen of the Kanawha (pt. 3)
46The Monster (pt. 1)
133The Wolf Demon; or, The Queen of the Kanawha (pt. 4)
47The Monster (pt. 2)
134The Wolf-Men: Adventure in the Under-World (pt. 1)
48The Monster (pt. 3)
135The Wolf-Men: Adventure in the Under-World (pt. 2)
49Carmilla (pt. 1)
136The Wolf-Men: Adventure in the Under-World (pt. 3)
50Carmilla (pt. 2)
137The Wolf-Men: Adventure in the Under-World (pt. 4)
51The Phantom of the Opera (pt. 1)
138The Wolf-Men: Adventure in the Under-World (pt. 5)
52The Phantom of the Opera (pt. 2)
139The Wanderer's Necklace (pt. 1)
53The Phantom of the Opera (pt. 3)
140The Wanderer's Necklace (pt. 2)
54The Phantom of the Opera (pt. 4)
141The Wanderer's Necklace (pt. 3)
55The Blood of the Vampire (pt. 1)
142The Wanderer's Necklace (pt. 4)
56The Blood of the Vampire (pt. 2)
143The Wanderer's Necklace (pt. 5)
57The Blood of the Vampire (pt. 3)
144Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 1)
58The Blood of the Vampire (pt. 4)
145Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 2)
59The Jewel of the Seven Stars (pt. 1)
146Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 3)
60The Jewel of the Seven Stars (pt. 2)
147Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 4)
61The Jewel of the Seven Stars (pt. 3)
148Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 5)
62The Jewel of the Seven Stars (pt. 4)
149Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (pt. 6)
63The Living Mummy (pt. 1)
150Vikram and the Vampire (pt. 1)
64The Living Mummy (pt. 2)
151Vikram and the Vampire (pt. 2)
65The Living Mummy (pt. 3)
152Vikram and the Vampire (pt. 3)
66The Living Mummy (pt. 4)
153Vikram and the Vampire (pt. 4)
67The Mummy! (pt. 1)
154The Baitâl Pachchisi (pt. 1)
68The Mummy! (pt. 2)
155The Baitâl Pachchisi (pt. 2)
69The Mummy! (pt. 3)
156The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 1)
70The Mummy! (pt. 4)
157The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 2)
71The Mummy! (pt. 5)
158The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 3)
72The Mummy! (pt. 6)
159The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 4)
73The Mummy! (pt. 7)
160The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 5)
74The Mummy! (pt. 8)
161The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (pt. 6)
75The Dunwich Horror
162The Headless Horseman (pt. 1)
76The Lurking Fear
163The Headless Horseman (pt. 2)
77Vathek (pt. 1)
164The Headless Horseman (pt. 3)
78Vathek (pt. 2)
165The Headless Horseman (pt. 4)
79Vathek (pt. 3)
166The Headless Horseman (pt. 5)
80The Wolf Leader (pt. 1)
167The Headless Horseman (pt. 6)
81The Wolf Leader (pt. 2)
168The Headless Horseman (pt. 7)
82The Wolf Leader (pt. 3)
169The Headless Horseman (pt. 8)
83The Wolf Leader (pt. 4)
170The Headless Horseman (pt. 9)
84Pharos, the Egyptian (pt. 1)
171The Headless Horseman (pt. 10)
85Pharos, the Egyptian (pt. 2)
172The Mummy's Foot
86Pharos, the Egyptian (pt. 3)
173The Forest Monster; or, Lamora, the Maid of the Canon (pt. 1)
87Pharos, the Egyptian (pt. 4)
174The Forest Monster; or, Lamora, the Maid of the Canon (pt. 2)
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