HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT: 600+ Chilling Macabre Classics, Supernatural Mysteries, Gothic Novels & Horror Thrillers

Wilhelm Hauff · Theodor Storm · Charles Dickens · Mark Twain · Harriet Beecher Stowe · Adelbert von Chamisso · Oscar Wilde · Robert Louis Stevenson · Edgar Allan Poe · William Hope Hodgson · Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu · John Buchan · George MacDonald · Louis Tracy · Percy Bysshe Shelley · Bram Stoker · Anatole France · Charlotte Brontë · Emily Brontë · Jack London · Henry James · Théophile Gautier · Arthur Conan Doyle · Richard Le Gallienne · Guy Boothby · Jane Austen · Algernon Blackwood · Ralph Adams Cram · Thomas De Quincey · John Meade Falkner · Guy de Maupassant · Thomas Hardy · William Archer · William Harrison Ainsworth · Daniel Defoe · John Kendrick Bangs · Cleveland Moffett · Brander Matthews · Marie Belloc Lowndes · Sax Rohmer · Horace Walpole · Rudyard Kipling · Lafcadio Hearn · Ambrose Bierce · Frederick Marryat · Thomas Love Peacock · Ellis Parker Butler · Washington Irving · David Lindsay · Nathaniel Hawthorne · Gaston Leroux · Grant Allen · Arthur Machen · Wilkie Collins · William Makepeace Thackeray · Thomas Peckett Prest · James Malcolm Rymer · Fergus Hume · Edward Bellamy · Walter Hubbell · S. Mukerji · George Sylvester Viereck · Marie Corelli · Charles Brockden Brown · Charlotte Perkins Gilman · Leopold Kompert · Richard Marsh · Chester Bailey Fernald · Florence Marryat · Catherine Crowe · Marjorie Bowen · John William Polidori · Vincent O'Sullivan · H. G. Wells · John R. Musick · Robert W. Chambers · W. W. Jacobs · M. P. Shiel · E. F. Benson · Jerome K. Jerome · M. R. James · E. T. A. Hoffmann · Eleanor M. Ingram · George W. M. Reynolds · Fred M. White · H. P. Lovecraft · Robert E. Howard · Edith Nesbit · Sabine Baring-Gould · William Thomas Beckford · Francis Marion Crawford · Mary Elizabeth Braddon · Mary Louisa Molesworth · Mary E. Wilkins Freeman · Nikolai Gogol · J. Meade Falkner · Mary Shelley · Elizabeth Gaskell · Gertrude Atherton · Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Frank R. Stockton · A. T. Quiller-Couch · Olivia Howard Dunbar · Ann Radcliffe · Louisa M. Alcott · Thomas Mayne Reid · Amelia B. Edwards · Leonard Kip · Matthew Gregory Lewis · Charles Maturin · Fitz-James O'Brien · Katherine Rickford · Bithia Mary Croker · Catherine L. Pirkis · Émile Erckmann · Alexandre Chatrian · Pedro De Alarçon · J. K. Huysmans · Pliny the Younger · Helena Blavatsky · Villiers de l'Isle Adam · William F. Harvey · Fiona Macleod · William T. Stead · Gambier Bolton · Andrew Jackson Davis · Nizida · Walter F. Prince · H. H. Munro · Mrs. Margaret Oliphant

Nov 2023 · DigiCat

About this ebook

The 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' stands as a monumental anthology that spans across the breadth and depth of horror and supernatural literature, encapsulating the varied literary styles of the 18th to the early 20th centuries. This collection brings together an unprecedented assembly of stories from gothic to psychological horror, touching upon themes of the uncanny, the macabre, and the eerie. Within its pages, readers will find themselves in the grip of ghostly tales, haunted manors, and unspeakable horrors, each piece shining with its own unique darkness. It is a compendium that celebrates not just the diversity of the horror genre but also its evolution, showcasing seminal works that have defined and edged the contours of terror and suspense literature. The anthology threads through the intricate tapestry of fear, from the psychological subtleties of Henry James to the grotesque fantasies of H. P. Lovecraft, marking standout contributions without singling out individual authors, emphasizing the collective contribution to the chilling atmosphere. The contributing authors and editors, selected from across two centuries, represent a veritable who's who of literary giants who have left indelible marks on literature and culture. These writers hail from varied backgrounds, bringing together their unique experiences, cultural contexts, and historical insights to enrich the anthology's theme. The diversity of the authors exemplifies the universal appeal and adaptability of horror and supernatural stories, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries to explore fundamental human fears. From the romantic agonies of the Brontë sisters to the existential dread penned by Edgar Allan Poe, this collection aligns with various literary movements, amalgamating to offer a comprehensive representation of the genre's progression and its thematic depth. 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' is recommended for readers yearning to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the annals of supernatural literature. It offers a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes, tied together by the common thread of the eerie and the supernatural. Delving into this collection promises not just a foray into the heights of literary terror but also an insightful exploration into the human condition through the lens of fear, making it an invaluable resource for both education and entertainment. Readers are encouraged to immerse themselves in this eclectic gathering of tales to appreciate the breadth of insights and the rich dialogue fostered by the diverse authorial voices.

About the author

Wilhelm Hauff (1802–1827) was a German poet and novelist known for his fairy tales and novellas. Born in Stuttgart, Hauff displayed an early inclination towards literature, pursued through an education in theology at the University of Tübingen. However, his literary aspirations soon took precedence, leading to his brief yet prolific writing career, condensed within a mere three-year period before his untimely death at the age of twenty-five. Hauff's narrative style often weaved together the whimsical elements of the fantastical with moral instruction, a characteristic that lent his works lasting appeal, particularly among younger audiences. His tales have been compared to those of the Brothers Grimm, yet Hauff maintained a distinct voice, demonstrating a unique blend of Romantic irony and satire. Notable works include the Märchenalmanach ('Fairy Tale Almanac'), containing fairy tales written for each year between 1825 and 1828, and the satirical sketches titled 'Mitteilungen aus den Memoiren des Satan' ('Memoirs of Beelzebub'). Although 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' does not directly correspond to the original German titles attributed to Hauff, the contents could potentially include translations or adaptations of his fairy tales, geared toward a theme of Halloween. Hauff's storytelling legacy endures, as his works continue to be celebrated for their imaginative power and contribution to German literature.