Horror Anthology: 500 Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre Tales & Horror Classics

Wilhelm Hauff · 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 · Louis Tracy · Bram Stoker · Anatole France · Charlotte Brontë · Emily Brontë · Jack London · Henry James · Théophile Gautier · Arthur Conan Doyle · Richard Le Gallienne · Jane Austen · Algernon Blackwood · Ralph Adams Cram · Thomas De Quincey · John Meade Falkner · Guy de Maupassant · Thomas Hardy · William Archer · Daniel Defoe · John Kendrick Bangs · Cleveland Moffett · Brander Matthews · Marie Belloc Lowndes · Sax Rohmer · Horace Walpole · Rudyard Kipling · Lafcadio Hearn · Ambrose Bierce · Frederick Marryat · Ellis Parker Butler · Washington Irving · Leonid Andreyev · David Lindsay · Nathaniel Hawthorne · Grant Allen · Arthur Machen · Wilkie Collins · William Makepeace Thackeray · Thomas Peckett Prest · James Malcolm Rymer · Fergus Hume · Edward Bellamy · Walter Hubbell · S. Mukerji · Charlotte Perkins Gilman · Leopold Kompert · Richard Marsh · Florence Marryat · Catherine Crowe · Marjorie Bowen · John William Polidori · Vincent O'Sullivan · H. G. Wells · Robert W. Chambers · W. W. Jacobs · M. P. Shiel · E. F. Benson · Jerome K. Jerome · M. R. James · E. T. A. Hoffmann · George W. M. Reynolds · 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 · Mary Shelley · Elizabeth Gaskell · Gertrude Atherton · Edward Bulwer-Lytton · Frank R. Stockton · A. T. Quiller-Couch · Olivia Howard Dunbar · Ann Radcliffe · Louisa M. Alcott · Amelia B. Edwards · Leonard Kip · Matthew Gregory Lewis · Fitz-James O'Brien · Katherine Rickford · Bithia Mary Croker · Catherine L. Pirkis · Émile Erckmann · Alexandre Chatrian · Pedro De Alarçon · J. K. Huysmans · H. H. Munro (Saki) · 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 · Chester Bailey Fernando

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

About this ebook

This Horror Anthology presents a remarkable compilation from the pens of some of the most iconic figures in literary history. Spanning the gothic, the supernatural, psychological dread, and the simply unexplainable, this collection delves into the deepest fears and darkest corners of the human psyche. Each piece has been meticulously selected to not only showcase the unique style and contribution of its author but also to weave a broader tapestry that explores the vast expanse of the horror genre. Standout works demonstrate the genre's ability to adapt and evolve, reflecting societal anxieties and personal nightmares alike, without overly focusing on individual authorial accolades. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from diverse backgrounds and periods, bring a rich palette of experiences, cultural perspectives, and narrative techniques to the anthology. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft rub shoulders with Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë, creating an unexpected yet harmonious convergence of voices. This assembly underscores significant movements within literature—Gothic revival, Romanticism, Realism, and more—while also highlighting the often-overlooked versatility of authors known for their contributions outside the horror genre. The eclectic mix enriches the reader's understanding of horror as a reflection of human condition through time. Readers are encouraged to dive into this Horror Anthology for an unparalleled journey across the landscape of fear and fascination. Beyond entertainment, this collection offers a lens through which we can explore the socio-cultural evolution of horror and its impact on literature and beyond. It's not merely a snapshot of the genre's best but an invitation to engage with the multifaceted dialogue between these stories and their authors. Whether for scholarly inquiry or personal exploration, this anthology promises an enriching experience for anyone intrigued by the shadows cast by the human experience.

About the author

Wilhelm Hauff was a notable figure in German literature, born on November 29, 1802, in Stuttgart, and passing at the young age of 24 on November 18, 1827. Despite his brief life, Hauff left an indelible mark with his contribution to the novella genre and as a tale-weaver, combing elements of the romantic with the oriental. One of Hauff's distinctive collections, which earned him enduring fame, is his 'Horror Anthology,' wherein he showcased a compelling blend of the macabre and fantastical, deemed characteristic of his literary style. Although 'Horror Anthology' itself is not a well-documented title in Hauff's bibliography, his penchant for gripping narrative could be found in his 'Märchenalmanach' — fairy tale almanacs from 1826 to 1828, which contained stories that unraveled the darker sides of fairy tales and folklore, arguably sharing the horror anthology spirit. Stories like 'The Story of Little Muck' and 'The Cold Heart' reflect this aspect. Hauff's narratives often traversed the boundaries between reality and the supernatural, a leitmotif that mirrored the romantic obsession with the uncanny and the exploration of the human psyche. His ability to fuse the wondrous with the grim places him at the vanguard of the 19th-century literary scene, despite his substantial oeuvre being overshadowed by contemporaries such as the Brothers Grimm. Today, Hauff's contributions to fantasy and horror endure in the world of literature, his tales resonating with readers who find themselves enchanted by the eerie and the extraordinary.