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Gothic Horror Short Stories

Name: Gothic Horror Short Stories
ISBN: 9781398853928

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Language: English
Format
Category: Thrillers

This collection brings together 23 chilling tales by landmark gothic writers, including Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Sheridan Le Fanu, Sir Walter Scott and many more.

Gothic fiction emerged in the 18th century, recognized for its bleak and sinister landscapes which housed unnatural forces of evil. Often controversial in their time, these stories pushed the boundaries of what was possible in fiction and evoked unsettling emotions as they told their tales of mysterious places, lost secrets, and sudden, shocking violence.

Includes: • The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe • The Yellow Wall-paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman • Berenice by Edgar Allan Poe • The Invisible Girl by Mary Shelley • The Tapestried Chamber by Sir Walter Scott

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Mysteries and Marvels series brings together thrilling short stories from classic fiction, including spine-chilling ghost stories, gripping detective fiction and cosmic horror.

Release date

Ebook: 1 October 2024