
Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries
Sweeney Todd, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Haunted Hotel, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Horla…By Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Grant Allen, M. P. Shiel, Ralph Adams Cram, John William Polidori, Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, Guy de Maupassant, M. R. James, Wilkie Collins, E. F. Benson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, William Hope Hodgson, Pedro De Alarçon, Walter Hubbell, Washington Irving, Francis Marion Crawford, James Malcolm Rymer, Thomas Peckett Prest, W. W. Jacobs, Wilhelm Hauff, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Daniel Defoe, Jack London, George MacDonald, Mark Twain, Pliny the Younger, Margaret Oliphant, Helena Blavatsky, Fergus Hume, Florence Marryat, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William Archer, William F. Harvey, Katherine Rickford, Leopold Kompert, Vincent O'Sullivan, Ellis Parker Butler, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Fiona Macleod, Lafcadio Hearn, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Chester Bailey Fernando, Brander Matthews, Leonard Kip, Frank R. Stockton, Bithia Mary Croker, Catherine L. Pirkis, Anatole France, Richard Le Gallienne, Henry James, John BuchanLength278h 47m
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The 'Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries' encapsulates a stunning array of narratives that traverse the spectral terrains of horror and the supernatural. At its core, the collection highlights a rich tapestry of styles, from the gothic to the psychological, the cosmic to the terrestrial, framed within the literary evolution of the horror and mystery genres. The anthology draws from a plethora of temporal contexts and geographies, weaving classic tales of terror with lesser-known yet equally chilling pieces, providing a comprehensive portrayal of the genre's progression and its thematic depth. The anthology's authors and editors, notable figures in literary history, present a veritable who's who from the annals of classic horror and supernatural fiction. Figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley are synonymous with pioneering the Gothic tradition, while H.P. Lovecraft introduced cosmic horror that reshaped genre boundaries. Collectively, these authors have not only contributed foundational texts to the horror canon but also reflect a broad spectrum of historical and cultural epochs, their works collectively offering a multifaceted exploration of fear, societal anxieties, and the human condition. This collection is an indispensable resource for both aficionados and new readers of the horror and supernatural genres. Spanning over two centuries of literary craftsmanship, it presents an unparalleled opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of this often-penetrating genre. Readers are encouraged to delve into this meticulously curated anthology to both understand the historical roots and appreciate the nuanced voices that have defined and continue to shape horror and mystery literature. It promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricate dialogues between these masterful storytellers.
Audiobook details
GenreHorror, Fantasy
Length278 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Ghosts & Family Legends
2Halloween Boxed Set: 200+ Horror Classics & Supernatural Mysteries
3James Malcolm Rymer & Thomas Peckett Prest
4Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
5I. The Strange Customer at Sweeney Todd's
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6II. The Spectacle Maker's Daughter
7III. The Dog and the Heat
8IV. The Pie-Shop in Bell Yard
9V. The Meeting in the Temple
10VI. The Conference, and the Fearful Narration in the Garden
11VII. The Barber and the Lapidiary
12VIII. The Thieves' Home
13IX. Johanna At Home, and the Resolution
14X. The Colonel and His Friend
15XI. The Stranger at Lovett's
16XII. The Resolution Come To By Johanna Oakley
17XIII. Johanna's Interview with Arabella Wilmot, and the Advice
18XIV. Tobias's Threat, and Its Consequences
19XV. The Second Interview Between Johanna and the Colonel in the Temple Gardens
20XVI. The Barber Makes Another Attempt To Sell the String of Pearls
21XVII. The Great Change in the Prospects for Sweeney Todd
22XVIII. Tobias's Adventures During the Absence of Sweeney Todd
23XIX. The Strange Odour in St. Dunstan's Church
24XX. Sweeney Todd's Proceedings Consequent Upon the Departure of Tobias
25XXI. The Misadventure of Tobias: The Madhouse on Peckham Rye
26XXII. The Madhouse Cell
27XXIII. The New Cook of Mrs. Lovett Gets Tired of His Situation
28XXIV. The Night at the Madhouse
29XXV. Mr. Fogg's Story at the Madhouse
30XXVI. Colonel Jeffrey Makes Another Effort to Come at Sweeney Todd's Secret
31XXVII. Tobias Makes an Attempt to Escape From the Madhouse
32XXVIII. The Madhouse Yard, and Tobias's New Friend
33XXIX. The Consultation of Colonel Jeffrey With the Magistrate
34XXX. Tobias's Escape From Mr. Fogg's Establishment
35XXXI. The Rapid Journey of Tobias to London
36XXXII. The Announcement in Sweeney Todd's Window, Johanna Oakley's Adventure
37XXXIII. Discoveries in the Vaults of St. Dunstan's
38XXXIV. Johanna Alone, the Secret, Mr. Todd's Suspicions, the Mysterious Letter
39XXXV. Sweeney Todd Commences Clearing the Road to Retirement
40XXXVI. The Last Batch of Delicious Pies
41XXXVII. The Prisoner's Plan of Escape From the Pies
42XXXVIII. Sweeney Todd Shaves a Good Customer. The Arrest.
43XXXIX. The Conclusion
44Edgar Allan Poe
45The Tell-Tale Heart
46The Fall of the House of Usher
47The Cask of Amontillado
48The Pit and the Pendulum
49The Masque of the Red Death
50The Black Cat