Stoker / Blackwood / Marsh Artifacts of Doom: 11 Must-Read Horror Classics

Egyptian Occult & Supernatural Tales: The Jewel of the Seven Stars; The Mummy!; Pharos, the Egyptian; The Beetle
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-80-283-8967-3
Verlag: Copycat
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch

Artifacts of Doom: 11 Must-Read Horror Classics is a compelling anthology that invites readers into the unsettling world of Victorian and Edwardian horror. This collection weaves together an enthralling tapestry of supernatural elements, mysterious artifacts, and the human psyche's darker corridors. The anthology encapsulates a range of literary styles, from spine-tingling suspense to eerie gothic atmospheres, capturing the essence of its era's fascination with the macabre. Readers are invited to journey through this curated selection of chilling tales, featuring striking pieces that transcend time and provoke thought, ensuring each narrative leaves a lasting impression. The collection boasts contributions from some of the most influential voices in horror literature. Authors like Bram Stoker and H. Rider Haggard have shaped the genre through an exploration of societal fears and the human condition. These literary figures, alongside their talented contemporaries, provide insights into the historical and cultural factors that birthed such uncanny tales. United by their power to evoke horror, these narratives reflect a period intrigued by the supernatural and the unknown, while offering readers a rich exploration of themes such as colonialism, industrialization, and identity. Artifacts of Doom promises a riveting foray into classic horror, providing a canvas upon which diverse literary styles and perspectives are beautifully juxtaposed. This anthology serves as an invaluable resource for readers seeking to understand how these tales, while rooted in their time, continue to resonate with modern audiences. Whether for educational purposes, literary enjoyment, or the thrill of discovery, this collection offers a boundless exploration of humanity's most enduring fears, urging readers to experience terror in its most timeless form.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stoker, Bram

Blackwood, Algernon

Marsh, Richard

Boothby, Guy

Loudon, Mrs.

Loudon

Haggard, H. Rider

Pratt, Ambrose

Applet, Victor

Appleton, Victor

Orczy, Baroness

Taylor, Charlotte Bryson