Arthur Conan Doyle

H. G. Wells

Charles Dickens

George Eliot

Charlotte Brontë

Victor Hugo

Jane Austen

Frederick Marryat

Henry James

Edgar Allan Poe

Washington Irving

Gaston Leroux

Mary Shelley

Horace Walpole

Robert Louis Stevenson

Emily Brontë

Oscar Wilde

H. P. Lovecraft

Bram Stoker

George MacDonald

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Wilkie Collins

James Hogg

William Hope Hodgson

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

W. W. Jacobs

Anna Katharine Green

Nikolai Gogol

Thomas Love Peacock

Ann Radcliffe

John Meade Falkner

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

James Malcolm Rymer

Matthew Gregory Lewis

William Godwin

Grant Allen

Robert Hugh Benson

Richard Marsh

Charles Brockden Brown

Arthur Machen

William Thomas Beckford

Théophile Gautier

Fitz-James O'Brien

John William Polidori

Charles Robert Maturin

Thomas Peckett Prest

Eliza Parsons

The anthology '60 Gothic Classics' offers an expansive exploration into the depths of Gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie atmospheres and complex narratives that characterize the genre. The collection encompasses a wide array of literary styles, from the haunting stories of psychological terror to the romantic and mysterious tales of suspense. Each work contributes to the rich tapestry of Gothic tradition, inviting readers into shadowy labyrinths of the macabre and the sublime. This collection stands out for its ability to showcase not only timeless tales of fear and wonder but also the diverse voices that have shaped the Gothic movement through history. Edited with care, '60 Gothic Classics' brings together luminaries who span across countries and centuries, offering readers insights into historical, social, and cultural currents that influenced Gothic literature. The authors within this collection, including pioneering figures like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe, and lesser-known yet influential writers like Ann Radcliffe and Arthur Machen, unite to illustrate the Gothic's enduring appeal. Through these diverse voices, readers can appreciate the evocative power of Gothic literature as it evolved from its inception in the 18th century to a significant influence on modern storytelling. With '60 Gothic Classics,' readers are afforded a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a multiplicity of dark and brooding perspectives that Gothic literature captures so well. This anthology serves not only as a comprehensive educational resource for understanding Gothic themes but also as a vessel of profound entertainment and reflection. Journey through the chilling and captivating narratives compiled within this volume, and experience the dialogues that these masters of Gothic fiction maintain across the ages, enhancing the literary landscape with their haunting, beautiful, and intellectually stimulating contributions.